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From Patient To Pioneer: Revolutionizing Modern Primary Care With Chloe Harrouche

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

What if your primary care doctor could be your wellness coach too? In this eye-opening conversation, we explore a revolutionary approach to healthcare that's changing the game for young professionals seeking optimal health and longevity.

Meet Chloe Harrouche, the visionary behind The Lanby, a modern concierge medicine service tailored for health-conscious millennials. Inspired by her own journey as a young cancer survivor, she recognized a critical gap in our healthcare system - the lack of emphasis on prevention and holistic wellness. Reimagining Primary Care, The Lanby is bridging the divide between conventional medicine and integrative health.

Topics Covered:

🎙️Why many young adults struggle to find value in traditional primary care

🎙️ The importance of a team-based approach, including physicians, nutritionists, and wellness advisors, provides comprehensive support

🎙️The dangers of extreme wellness trends, especially for fertility and hormone health

🎙️Why understanding your lab results is crucial for making informed wellness decisions

🎙️The value of proactive health management in your 20s and 30s

This conversation challenges us to rethink our relationship with healthcare. It's time to move beyond reactive medicine and embrace a proactive, personalized approach to lifelong wellness.

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From Artemis to Lilith How Forgotten Goddesses Are Awakening Women Worldwide with Dr. Carla Ionescu

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Are you ready to question everything you thought you knew about ancient history and the role of women throughout time? What if I told you that for 90,000 years of human existence, we thrived in societies where women held the power—and it wasn't until the last few thousand years that everything changed?

In this captivating conversation with Dr. Carla Ionescu, renowned ancient historian and founder of the Artemis Research Center, we explore the profound impact of goddess mythology on our understanding of feminine power today. Dr. Ionescu's expertise in ancient history and her groundbreaking research on Artemis reveals truths that have been hidden in plain sight for centuries.

The Power of Rediscovering Our Real History

This episode challenges the narratives we've been taught about women's capabilities throughout history. From owning land and running finances to teaching and writing poetry, women held positions of authority and respect that contradict everything we've been told about our "natural" limitations.

Dr. Ionescu shares how her academic research led her down a fascinating path—from studying the Virgin Mary to discovering the complex layers of Artemis, and ultimately founding the Goddess Project podcast to make ancient wisdom accessible to modern audiences.

Why Goddess Archetypes Matter Now More Than Ever

We examine how ancient goddesses like Lilith, Inanna, and Artemis offer us permission to be multidimensional beings. These powerful figures weren't one-dimensional characters—they embodied the full spectrum of human experience, from nurturing protector to fierce warrior.

The conversation reveals how figures like Lilith, who "chose liberation over Eden," represent our first models of women saying no and choosing autonomy over compliance. Rather than demonizing these choices, we can reclaim them as examples of authentic power.

The Current Awakening

Both Dr. Ionescu and I have witnessed an unprecedented surge in women seeking connection to goddess wisdom and ancient practices. From underground pagan groups in Greece finally gaining recognition to women creating sacred spaces in forests and deserts worldwide, something powerful is stirring.

Topics Covered:

🎙️How matriarchal societies functioned for tens of thousands of years without oppressing men

🎙️Why Artemis is the most misunderstood goddess and what her true complexity reveals

🎙️The real story behind biblical figures like Lilith and how they've been reframed to serve patriarchal narratives

🎙️Evidence of women's historical power that's been systematically erased or ignored

🎙️How studying ancient mythology can help us reclaim our multidimensional nature

🎙️Why the current goddess revival represents a return to our natural state rather than a new trend

This conversation will leave you questioning the stories you've been told and inspire you to seek out the truth that's been waiting for you all along. As Dr. Ionescu beautifully states, when we encounter this ancient wisdom, it feels like coming home—because we're remembering who we've always been.

About Dr. Carla:

Dr. Carla is an ancient historian, author, and the founder of the Artemis Centre, a digital sanctuary devoted to the study, preservation, and celebration of the goddess Artemis in all her forms. With a PhD in Ancient History and over a decade of university teaching, her work bridges scholarship and spiritual exploration. From mapping forgotten temples to curating goddess-centred courses, Dr. Carla guides others in uncovering the sacred feminine through myth, memory, and material culture.

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Protect Your Magic: Legal Wisdom for Founders with Morgan Ipanema

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Are you building something beautiful—but feeling overwhelmed by the business side of things? You’re not alone. So many founders and creatives avoid the legal foundations—contracts, LLCs, trademarks—because it feels intimidating, expensive, or out of reach. But avoiding structure only weakens the foundation beneath your magic.

In this conversation with attorney Morgan Ipanema, founder of Ipanema Law Group, we explore how legal protection can be an act of self-respect, clarity, and power. Morgan brings a refreshing, grounded approach to the law—making it accessible, transparent, and empowering for small business owners.

Whether you’re just starting out or restructuring what you’ve built, this episode will help you see that legal strategy isn’t something to fear—it’s one of the most powerful tools you have for scaling your business with confidence, sovereignty, and integrity.

TOPICS COVERED:

🎙️The power of thinking like a CEO from day one — and how legal protection is part of building true sovereignty in business.

🎙️ The must-have contracts every founder needs (yes, even with your best friend) — and how they create boundaries that keep business and relationships clean.

🎙️ Why forming an LLC isn’t just paperwork — it’s an act of self-respect and protection for your energy, assets, and creative vision.

🎙️ The difference between LLCs, S-Corps, and corporations — and how to choose what actually supports your business growth and tax goals.

This conversation will shift your perspective on legal support from something scary and expensive to an essential investment in your business's foundation and future growth. You'll walk away understanding exactly what steps to take and feeling confident about having these important conversations.

About Morgan:

Morgan Ipanema is rewriting the rules of the legal world—ditching the dusty suits and “old boys’ club” energy for a bold, feminine approach to business and IP law. As the founder of a modern boutique law firm, she helps mission-driven entrepreneurs play the game—legally.

Morgan is taking on select new clients, book a consultation call here to see if we're aligned.

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Spherical Living: Navigating Life as a Happening Thing with Kyle Miller

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0500

🎙️In this episode, we are joined by Kyle Miller, a seasoned teacher, community builder, and one of the founders of Tenon Movement, a new online studio and training platform. Kyle shares her experiences, from her early days of intense practice to her current approach that emphasizes joy, functionality, and accessibility.

We delve into the concept of developing a "conscious second nature" and how it relates to personal growth and self-awareness. Kyle explains the importance of understanding our natural tendencies and consciously developing new habits that serve us better.

TOPICS COVERED:

🎙️ Shifting from rigid, dogmatic practices to more inclusive, joy-centered approaches

🎙️Understanding and developing our "first nature" and "second nature"

🎙️The importance of discernment in spiritual practices and personal growth

🎙️Navigating relationships and conflicts with increased self-awareness

🎙️The value of community and working with friends in the wellness industry

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in yoga, personal development, or building meaningful connections in their professional and personal lives. Kyle's wisdom and experience offer a fresh perspective on how we can approach our practices and relationships with more intention and joy.

About Kyle:

Kyle has been studying and teaching yoga since 2007, leading retreats, trainings and mentorships around the world. Her teaching is rooted in the classical yogic texts and informed by her experience as teacher, student, friend, wife, and partner. She prioritizes making the practice accessible for everyone by balancing her extensive knowledge of the esoteric with a lighthearted and spirited approach. She empowers her students to use the teachings to develop their perspective and experience more joy, ease and functionality. She just launched an online studio and training platform, Tenon Movement, which she uses to stay connected with her global community.

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Birth As Initiation With Lydia Grace Neubauer

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In this tender and inspiring episode, I sit down with my beloved friend Lydia Grace Neubauer — mother, chef, model, and yoga teacher — for an intimate conversation about friendship, transformation, and the grace of becoming.

We explore the power of authentic female bonds and how meaningful relationships support us through life’s biggest transitions — especially motherhood. Lydia opens up about her unexpected birth story, revealing how it reshaped her relationship to control, trust, and the spiritual unknown. Her vulnerability offers a balm for women on the cusp of major life shifts.

TOPICS COVERED:

🎙️The evolution of a friendships as spiritual anchors

🎙️ Lydia’s story of birth and surrender — and the unexpected spiritual growth it sparked

🎙️ Balancing motherhood with creativity, work, and personal passions

🎙️How self-care and spirituality look different in seasons of transformation

🎙️ Reclaiming body confidence and rewriting the story of self-love

This episode is a testament to the power of friendship, the importance of adapting our practices as we grow, and the beauty of embracing life's changes with grace and humor. Whether you're a new parent, considering starting a family, or simply navigating big life changes, this conversation offers wisdom, laughter, and a reminder of the resilience of the human spirit. Link in bio to listen! 🎙️

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Rewriting Your Money Story: Building Wealth with Confidence with Wealthkind

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Talking about money and finances doesn't have to be intimidating or overwhelming. In this episode, we sit down with Lexi Seidel and Delena Bristow, the dynamic duo behind Wealthkind, a financial wellness company on a mission to empower women with financial literacy and confidence.

We dive deep into the often-overlooked connection between financial well-being and overall wellness, exploring how money stress can impact our physical and emotional health. Lexi and Delena share their personal journeys from financial uncertainty to empowerment, offering insights on:

TOPICS COVERED:

🎙️ Overcoming money shame and fear

🎙️ Recognizing and shifting limiting money beliefs

🎙️ Creating positive money habits and automations

🎙️ Why women often feel excluded from financial conversations

🎙️ The importance of community in financial growth

🎙️ How to start your financial education journey

Throughout our conversation, Lexi and Delena emphasize the importance of self-trust when it comes to managing money. They share how their Financial Foundations course helps women transform their relationship with money in just 30 days, offering a blend of education, community support, and practical tools.

Whether you're just starting your financial journey or looking to level up your money management skills, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice to help you build a healthier, more confident relationship with your finances.

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At Wealthkind, we guide individuals, especially women, to reclaim their financial stories and create their dream lives — through aligned spending, saving, investing, and giving. Our mission is to inspire and equip you with the knowledge and confidence to take an active role in your financial wellness, fostering a life of freedom, growth, and connection.

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Redefining the Industry from the Inside Out with Maria Vogel

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In this captivating episode, I sit down with Maria Vogel — writer, art advisor, and founder of Rococo Art Advisory — whose journey into the art world defies convention. From Pittsburgh to the pulse of New York City, Maria shares how she transformed her early passion into a purpose-driven career, reimagining what it means to engage with art.

Her work is a portal — one that demystifies the art world and invites people in, not just as collectors, but as participants in a deeper cultural conversation. Through initiatives like Rococo Cinco and Club Rococo, Maria is breaking down barriers and building community — creating intimate, thoughtful spaces where connection, curiosity, and creativity take center stage.

TOPICS COVERED:

🎙️The beauty of nonlinear paths and self-trust in creative careers

🎙️ What it really means to make art accessible, inclusive, and alive

🎙️ Why storytelling (not sales) is the heart of her advisory approach

🎙️ Balancing passion with practicality in building a career you love

🎙️ How to align your career with your creative values and vision

Maria’s story is a powerful reminder that there is no one “right” way in — only the way that’s true to you. If you’re an art lover, creative entrepreneur, or simply seeking permission to forge your own path, this episode will meet you where you are and inspire you to keep going.

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Exploring The Powerful and Divine Mother Archetype with Shirin Bueeler

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In this inspiring episode, I’m joined by Shirin Bueeler —a photographer, relationship weaver, and amplifier of melanated voices— who shares her raw and radiant journey into motherhood. From the challenges to the breakthroughs, Shirin offers deep insight and embodied wisdom for this rite of passage.

In this episode, we explore the profound shift that occurs when women step into motherhood, and how it reshapes our identities, creativity, and relationships. We also talk about navigating societal expectations around what it means to be a “good mother” and staying true to ourselves in the process.

TOPICS COVERED:

🎙️ How motherhood opens new portals for creativity and self-expression

🎙️ Navigating societal expectations around what it means to be a “good mother”

🎙️ Finding balance between nurturing others and tending to yourself

🎙️ How creativity and sensuality can thrive in motherhood

🎙️ The power of building a circle of like-minded, heart-led women

Guest Info

Born in South Asia, raised in Europe, Libran ascendant Shirin was destined to play the in-between realms of things and act as a bridge builder between worlds.

Originally trained in Western medicine, she incorporates her wealth of knowledge from over 20 years of practice, alongside ancient Eastern healing arts such as Reiki. Following the call for a more creative path, she transitioned to a career in visual storytelling as a photographer in 2022.

Photographer, amplifier of melanated voices, teacher of the divine all things Venusian, relationship weaver, multi-passionate witch. Shirin is a multi-hyphenate whose most exciting journey remains being a mother.

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AUGUST: Becoming Crystal Clear

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0500

August begins under the golden fire of Leo season. Leo invites us to live from the heart instead of the head, to shine without apology, and to remember that joy is not frivolous, it’s power. But this Leo season isn’t just about outward radiance — it comes with a deeper invitation. With Saturn, Neptune, and Mercury all in retrograde, we're currently being asked to pair our fire with discernment. To burn away illusion. To clarify what’s true.

Think of this month in Benshen as a sacred pause – it's not the time to push forward. It is a month to return inward and to root down to allow stillness becomes strength and refinement becomes power. Rather than hustling and running from one thing to the next, vision to vision, lesson to lesson August is in invitation to slow down and actually ask yourself, “What does my heart of hearts want?”

As the month closes, the Sun moves into Virgo, ushering in a shift from passionate spark to grounded embodiment. We move from the roar of the heart to the rituals that sustain it.

This August is a clearing — for your voice, your vision, and your path forward.

Let it refine you. Let it renew you. Let it make you crystal clear.

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Slow Simmer: Building a Business That Nourishes with Zoe Johnston

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Starting a business is never a straight line — and Zoe Johnston, founder of Spilt Milk Collective, knows this better than most. In this conversation, we talk about what it really takes to grow something meaningful: the doubts, the pivots, the wins, the challenges, and the deep trust in timing.

We get into how Zoe built her culinary production company from the ground up — not by moving faster, but by listening more. She shares the risks she took, the personal shifts she made, and how aligning her business with her body’s natural rhythms changed everything.

TOPICS COVERED:

🎙️ How sobriety gave her clarity in both life and leadership

🎙️ Building a support system and strong connections

🎙️ Why working with your cycle isn’t just about hormones — it’s about strategy

🎙️ The challenge of unlearning hustle culture

🎙️ Why slowness is often the secret to sustainable creativity

This is an honest look at what it means to build something on your own terms and how success is really just creating an ever-changing recipe of what a more sustainable work/life balance should taste like.

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Embracing Self-Worth And Creating Empowering Spaces with Gabby Cadet

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we sit down with Gabby Cadet, a dynamic force in the fashion industry, with a career spanning some of the most prestigious retailers, publications, and fashion houses (Chanel and Hermes - just name a few). In addition to her impressive professional background, she is the founder of a unique fashion-meets-fitness platform, Moi, that brings together the style community to prioritize wellness. Through curated events in partnership with top fitness brands, Gabby creates immersive experiences that inspire movement, connection, and balance within the fashion world.

Throughout the conversation, we dive deep into the intricacies of maintaining friendships, finding love, and the importance of self-reflection and accountability.

TOPICS COVERED:

The value of accountability in personal growth and relationships
Trusting the timing of life and remaining patient
The importance of focusing on self-love and personal passions
How to navigate changing dynamics in long-term friendships
Setting boundaries in all areas of life as a form of practicing self-care

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Turning Financial Fear Into Business Confidence with Catherine Smith Licari

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Money can be a source of anxiety and shame for many entrepreneurs, especially those in creative fields. But what if we could change our relationship with finances and empower ourselves to take control of our business's financial health? In this episode, I sit down with Catherine Smith Licari, founder of The Small Business Planner, to discuss how we can overcome the fear and shame associated with money. Catherine shares her journey from the fashion industry to becoming a financial literacy advocate for creative entrepreneurs, offering invaluable insights on building a solid financial foundation for your business.

Catherine emphasizes that financial literacy is simply learning a new language. She emphasizes there's no need to feel shame about not understanding financial terms but to show up with the same curiosity as when you're learning a new language. The key is to push through the initial discomfort and realize that this knowledge is attainable and can fundamentally change your business and life.

TOPICS COVERED:

Identifying a problem your product or service solves
Understanding why you're the right person to bring this solution to market
The importance of finding the right financial professionals who make you feel respected and supported
How to overcome the initial resistance to learning about finances
The value of asking questions and seeking clarity from your accountant or bookkeeper

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Best Tips For Finding Your Voice, IRL + URL

Tue, 27 May 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Your voice is your most powerful tool—whether you're in a meeting, pitching a brand, showing up on Instagram, or leading a room. In this episode, I’m sharing my best tips on how to find and refine your voice both in real life and online. If you’ve ever felt unsure how to show up clearly, confidently, and in a way that truly reflects who you are, this is for you.

In this episode, we unpack what it means to find your voice, how to discovered the WHY behind your fears on sharing yourself with the world, and how to use creative practices so that you can speak with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.

TOPICS COVERED:

What “finding your voice” really means in your work and online presence
How to overcome self-doubt and visibility resistance
Practical tools to build confidence in your communication
Tips for writing and speaking in a way that sounds like you
How to stay consistent across platforms without losing authenticity

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JUNE: The Divine Untamed

Fri, 23 May 2025 05:00:00 -0500

This month inside Benshen is an invocation of your wild, sacred self. The part of you that was never meant to be polished, pleasing, or proper. The part that prays under moonlight, that knows beauty as power, that remembers the body as the first temple.

The Divine Untamed is a four-week journey of reclamation and return—into the mythic, sensual, and sovereign feminine. A remembrance that your rage is holy, your desire is divine, and your sensuality is not something to hide or fix—but to honor, feel, and express.

WEEK 1 | THE AWAKENING: Living The Vision, Moving As Flame

WEEK 2 | THE DESCENT: The 7 Gates of Venus + The Shadow as Sacred

WEEK 3 | THE SACRED FLAME: Inanna, Lilith and The Lineage of the Divine

WEEK 4 | THE RECLAMATION: Power, Pleasure, and the Sacred Feminine

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Redefining Relationships: The Power of Vulnerability with Rachel Saunders

Tue, 13 May 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Love, relationships, and personal growth - these themes intertwine in our latest heart-to-heart conversation with the incredible Rachel Saunders. As we revisit our journeys from to women in loving partnerships, we uncover the transformative power of self-acceptance and authenticity. Rachel also shares her inspiring transition from Rachel Saunders Ceramics to The Sanctuary, a digital haven for creatives and entrepreneurs. This pivot not only reshaped her career but also paved the way for a more aligned connections in all areas of her life.

This conversation serves as a reminder that the journey to love often begins with loving ourselves first. We explore how setting clear boundaries, honoring our authenticity, and embracing vulnerability can lead to partnerships that feel easy, supportive, and deeply fulfilling. Whether you're single, in a relationship, or somewhere in between, this episode offers insights to help you cultivate more meaningful connections - with yourself and others.

TOPICS COVERED

How embracing our true selves attracts more authentic relationships
The importance of letting go of external validation
Redefining societal expectations around partnership and marriage
The value of imagining both the dream and the reality of what we seek
Breaking patterns and surrendering control to invite aligned experiences

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The New Era of Beauty Leadership with Darian Symoné Harvin

Tue, 06 May 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In this captivating episode, we dive deep into the world of beauty, community, and personal growth with the incredible Darian Symoné Harvin. A multifaceted journalist, author, and media curator renowned for her insightful coverage of beauty, pop culture, and politics, Darian has contributed to esteemed publications such as The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Allure, and Teen Vogue. With over a decade of experience as a creative storyteller, multidisciplinary artist, and accomplished journalist, Darian brings a fresh perspective to the intersection of beauty, politics, and pop culture.

TOPICS COVERED:

How her grandmother's soul food restaurant inspired her approach to building connections
The importance of creating intentional spaces for genuine conversations
Why authenticity and vulnerability are key to fostering meaningful relationships
Transitioning from covering others' stories to sharing her own unique voice
Balancing personal growth with professional development

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Studio Symoné Instagram

Studio Symoné Tiktok

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MAY: Body As Temple

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0500

This month, we enter the Temple of the Body — not a place outside of us, but within. Each week, we will explore the body as a sacred site of power, emotion, and pleasure through Kundalini Yoga + Kriyas, Meditations, and exploration of myth, muse and archetypes. We will learn to listen to its whispers. Move with its yes’s. Honor its no’s. Adorning ourselves not to be seen, but to see OURSELVES more clearly. Every ritual becomes a reclamation. Every pleasure, a prayer.

WEEK 1 | THE BODY REMEMBERS: Awakening the Temple Fire

WEEK 2 | THE PULSE OF PLEASURE: Rose Bodied: The Sacred Feminine as a Living Frequency

WEEK 3 | THE INNER ALTAR: The Jewels of the Eight Chakras + Reclaiming Power

WEEK 4 | THE TEMPLE WITHIN: Sacred Flesh, Holy Ground: The Beauty Kriyas

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From Friendship to Founders: The Quit With Jones Story

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Quitting vaping can feel like an uphill battle, but what if there was a way to make it easier and even enjoyable? In this episode, Desirée sits down with Hilary Dubin and Caroline Vasquez Huber, the co-founders of Quit with Jones, a modern, science-backed program designed to help people quit smoking, vaping, or using other nicotine products, revolutionizing the approach to quitting nicotine.

Longtime friends turned business partners, Hilary and Caroline turned their personal struggles with vaping into a mission to help others break free from nicotine addiction. Their innovative method combines nicotine replacement therapy with behavioral support and community building, creating a judgment-free space for those on their quitting journey. Launched in 2022, the program combines FDA-approved nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) mints with a supportive mobile app and text coaching to assist users in their cessation journey.

TOPICS COVERED:

The power of combining nicotine replacement therapy with behavioral support
How community support can make quitting easier and more successful
The importance of addressing both physiological and psychological aspects of addiction
Why a judgment-free approach is crucial for long-term success
The unexpected origins of nicotine replacement therapy (hint: it involves submarines!)

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Chocolate AS Medicine: Reimagining Health with Mushrooms

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In this captivating episode, we dive deep into the world of functional mushrooms and their potential to revolutionize our approach to wellness with Lindsay Goodstein and Charlotte Cruz, the dynamic duo behind Alice Mushrooms.

Alice gives people what neither the pharmaceutical industry nor supplements have provided: safe, effective consumables that pair long-term benefits with immediate boosts to cognitive functioning. All in one chocolate bite. Lindsay and Charlotte share their inspiring journey from corporate burnout to entrepreneurial success, highlighting how their diverse backgrounds in pharma and media converged to create a truly unique product.

TOPICS COVERED

The fascinating realm of functional mushrooms and their distinct benefits
How Alice Mushrooms combines ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science
The power of chocolate as a delivery method for potent supplements
The importance of honest self-reflection before starting a business
Embracing discomfort and viewing challenges as opportunities for growth

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in innovative wellness solutions, entrepreneurship, or simply curious about the untapped potential of mushrooms. Get ready to be inspired, educated, and perhaps even tempted to try a new approach to your daily routine.

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APRIL: The Initiated Woman

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0500

A new theme for the month of April, which users in a new year with Aries season, the first sign of the Zodiac. It’s rebirth, a new chapter, an initiation. In this episode, Desirée dives into the theme of the month in our monthly membership. The Initiated Woman, a reclamation of mythic brilliance and self-anointed sovereignty, this month we will explore archetypes not as distant symbols, but as living, breathing aspects of ourselves. April is a portal for remembering who we are beneath the surface—wild, whole, and holy.

The Initiated Woman

WEEK 1 | THE SOVEREIGN + THE VISIONARY: Self-Initiation into Radiance, Magnetism and Power

WEEK 2 | THE MUSE + ALCHEMIST: Creating a New Self Concept + Reigniting Your Creative Fore

WEEK 3 | THE LOVER + THE SIREN: Sensuality, Pleasure and the Divine Altar (Be The Altar)

WEEK 4 | THE DARK FEMININE: Embracing the Shadow + Owning Your Power, Presence and Passion

Begins April 5th | Join The Membership

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Through The Lens Of Self-Discovery with Hannah Faith Lord

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with the talented photographer and creative entrepreneur, Hannah Faith Lord. We explore the depths of her journey, from growing up in a large family on a farm to becoming a renowned and sought-after photographer in Los Angeles.

Hannah shares her experiences of overcoming limiting beliefs, navigating the creative industry, and finding inspiration in both large-scale projects and intimate collaborations. Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of maintaining a playful spirit in one's work.

Hannah's story reminds us that success is not just about external achievements, but also about internal growth and finding peace within ourselves. Her insights offer valuable lessons for anyone looking to pursue their passions while navigating life's challenges.

TOPICS COVERED:

The impact of childhood experiences on shaping one's work ethic and creative approach
Strategies for overcoming scarcity mindset and imposter syndrome in the creative field
The value of collaboration and community in fueling inspiration and growth
Navigating grief and personal challenges while pursuing a creative career
Practical techniques for maintaining mindfulness and positive thinking in daily life

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From Pain to Purpose: The Transformative Powers of Practice with Tony Lupinacci

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Have you ever wondered how two yoga teachers with diverse backgrounds and experiences come together to create something magical? In this episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow yoga instructor, Tony Lupinacci, to explore our journeys in the yoga world and our upcoming retreat in Portugal. Tony and I dive deep into our personal stories, discussing how we found yoga and the transformative power it's had in our lives. We share vulnerable moments, from dealing with loss to overcoming self-doubt, and how these experiences have shaped our teaching styles.

Tony has been practicing and teaching yoga for over a decade in an attempt to metabolize deep grief and to understand the human condition through his own. After countless hours of practice and self-study, he began to shed the protective layers of his personality. Eventually, he found himself thinking less and feeling more, coming to a simple yet profound truth: our true nature is to love and to move from a space of open-hearted compassion. Tony’s classes weave Ashtanga, Kundalini, Gosh and Katonah Yoga together to create a rigorous inward exploration of the self. He also uses vedic meditation, mantra and kriya as tools to reach higher states of consciousness through the physical form. His goal is for practitioners to leave with a stronger connection to themselves and to all sentient beings.

The Power of Community and Retreats

We're both excited about our upcoming retreat at Cocoon in Portugal, a 250-acre forest farm that promises to be a magical experience. We talk about the special bond that forms during retreats and how they allow for deeper connections, personal growth and are also a fantastic way to make new friends! Join us this Summer in Portugal from July 31st - August 6th.

Topics Covered

How we navigate teaching and practicing for many years while staying authentic
The importance of blending different practices and respecting lineages
Our personal journeys with yoga and how it's transformed our lives
The power of saying "yes" to new opportunities
Why retreats are so special and transformative

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How I Transformed My Relationship To Money

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Money. It’s topic that can evoke a range of emotions - fear, anxiety, excitement, or even indifference. For many of us, our relationship with money is complex, shaped by our upbringing, experiences, and the beliefs we've adopted along the way. In this candid episode, I open up about my personal journey from financial fear to empowerment, sharing the pivotal moments and mindset shifts that transformed my relationship with money.

My financial awakening began when I stumbled upon Kate Northrup's book, "Money: A Love Story." This encounter sparked a series of realizations and intentional changes in how I thought about and interacted with money. I made a powerful declaration to never speak negatively about money again, which set the stage for a profound shift in my financial mindset.

Topics Covered:

The impact of childhood experiences on our money beliefs
How changing our language around money can shift our reality
The power of consistent, positive actions in building financial stability
The importance of continuous learning and surrounding yourself with supportive people
Overcoming fear and building trust in your ability to create financial success

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Building Community and Meaningful Partnerships: The VESCORP Vision

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Starting a business and taking risks can be daunting, especially for those just beginning their entrepreneurial journey. In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Vesper Ireland, founder of VESCORP, a community-building agency specializing in bespoke events and creative strategies rooted in intention. Vesper shares her remarkable story of moving to New York City alone at 15, driven by a passion for fashion and a desire for independence. We explore how her early experiences in the industry shaped her vision for a more intentional approach to community building and marketing initiatives.

With nearly 12 years in New York, Vesper has cultivated a career in image-making and brand partnerships across the fashion, beauty, and lifestyle industries. Inspired by her experiences, she launched VESCORP to create meaningful opportunities for connection, especially for women in these fields. In its inaugural year, VESCORP has hosted hundreds of women through engaging panels, intimate dinners in New York and Los Angeles, and a transformative weekend retreat in the Hudson Valley. The agency’s clients include renowned brands such as Agent Nateur, Jennifer Fisher, and Rothy’s.

TOPICS COVERED

The power of taking risks and giving yourself permission to succeed
Strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome and comparison
The importance of creating intentional communities in business
How to use your experiences to shape a unique business vision
Tips for using social media as a tool for growth rather than distraction

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What to Do When You Don't Know What You Want

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Have you ever felt lost, unsure of what you truly want in life? Whether you're just starting out or you've been on your personal development journey for years, moments of confusion about our desires are common. But don't worry - in this episode I am sharing a powerful technique to help you find clarity.

We often try to create a vision by imagining something entirely new, which can feel overwhelming. Instead, start with what's familiar - what you know you don't want. This process can reveal surprising insights about your true desires.

Topics Covered:

Learn how to use the "what you don't want" list as a launching pad for clarity
Understand why avoiding what we don't want can hinder our growth
Discover how to flip your "don't wants" into powerful "do wants"
Gain insights from a personal story about finding clarity in relationships
Explore the concept of "intimacy" as "into-me-see" in personal growth

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Painting A New Path: Transitions and Transformations with Brianna Lance

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I sit down with Brianna Lance, a multi-faceted modern day Renaissance woman. Brianna, a self-taught artist based in New York City, has worn many hats over the years - from music to fashion to now a full-time artist living in the East Village. Her paintings, rich in fantastical detail and spontaneous form, serve as portals to dimensions that words often fail to describe. In this episode, we sit down with Brianna as she shares her story, which is one of transformation, perseverance, and trust in the divine timing.

“I think if you have that intention, it's sort of like you can never really actually fail, no matter what the outcome is, because your intentions are pure.” - Brianna Lance

TOPICS COVERED

How Brianna transitioned from fashion to fine art
The spiritual dimensions that inform Brianna’s creative process
The power of intention in creative work and personal growth
Brianna’s love for the Tarot
Navigating life's changes with grace and openness

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From Design School to Freelance Success: A Creative Journey with India Sambuy

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I'm joined by India Sambuy, a talented freelance graphic designer and art director based in New York City. Together, we explore the ins and outs of building a successful creative business, from networking and client relations to developing a strong work ethic and personal brand.

India shares her journey from recent graduate to in-demand freelancer, offering valuable insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, managing client expectations, and staying organized in an ever-changing industry. We discuss the importance of mentorship, continuous learning, and pushing beyond your comfort zone to grow both personally and professionally. India's fresh perspective and practical advice will inspire you to take your creative business to the next level.

“Connect with people that you admire and talk to them. And I'm sure they can pass on great tips - that's what I constantly do. Keep learning, keep being excited with what you do is one of the most important things.”

Topics Covered:

The power of networking and word-of-mouth marketing
Strategies for staying organized and meeting deadlines as a freelancer
The importance of consistency in branding across all platforms
The benefits of pushing yourself outside your comfort zone
The role of authenticity in building a strong social media presence

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The Power of Autosuggestion: A Practice to Transform the Mind

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

We’re back with solo episodes! In this episode, I dive into a technique and tool I have been personally using for years: Autosuggestion. I first discovered this tool while listening to a podcast with Bob Proctor where he shared how this practice that he learned from Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill that powerfully changed his life. I started working with them after listening to that episode to shift my beliefs around money, career and finances and I couldn’t believe the transformation that occurred.

The episode covers how into how I found the science of Autosuggestions, how they work to transform the mind and change our beliefs and what we feel we deserve as well as how to use Autosuggestions to create new, empowering beliefs. I also dive into the history of the practice and also how to use them in your life to create powerful and lasting change. This is a tool you can come back to again and again and forever keep in your toolbox and one that we use monthly over at BENSHEN in our memberships and workshops.

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Topics Covered:

The three parts of the mind: conscious, subconscious, and superconscious
How Desirée discovered the practice of using Autosuggestions
Autosuggestions as taught by Napoleon Hill and Émile Coué
Using Autosuggestions as a powerful tool for changing beliefs
How Desirée used Autosuggestions for finding love and creating financial success

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From Meme Queen to CEO: Building a Brand Your Way with Jilly Hendrix

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I'm joined by Jilly Hendrix, content creator, brand consultant and founder of BODY a premium low proof vodka company. As a former DJ, pursuing her music career is what led her from LA to NYC. As a multi-passionate person, surrounding herself with other entrepreneurs in New York City inspired Jilly to follow her own entrepreneurial spirit.

In a world where authenticity often takes a backseat to perfection, we discuss how staying true to her interests allowed Jilly to be more authentic and also successful in her career. Jilly shares how working with brands and utilizing social media to create authentic content led to her being her own founder and shares her story of learning to embrace all of herself along the way.

“The reason why I am successful, or will be successful, is because I know who I am as a whole. If you remove any of those pieces then it won’t work.”

Key Insights:

Embracing Authenticity: The power of showing up as your true self in business and personal life
Navigating Multiple Passions: How to balance diverse interests without feeling pressured to choose just one
Overcoming Rejection: Strategies for building resilience in the face of setbacks
Social Media as a Testing Ground: Using platforms to experiment with ideas and connect with your audience
Purpose-Driven Action: Finding motivation beyond external validation

Practical Takeaways:

Don't take social media too seriously - experiment and find what works for you
Remember that everyone is figuring things out, even those who seem successful
Use rejection as a stepping stone for growth and learning
Focus on your purpose to overcome fear of judgment
Give yourself grace and love, especially when facing setbacks

This conversation serves as a reminder that success isn't about having it all figured out, but about continuing to show up, learn, and grow. Whether you're an entrepreneur, content creator, or simply someone navigating the complexities of modern life, this episode offers valuable insights on embracing your authentic self and building a life and career that aligns with your passions.

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The Beauty of Water with Arjan Singh

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I'm joined by Arjan Singh, one of the two co-founders of Jolie, the beauty wellness company focused on purifying the quality of one’s water for better skin, hair, and wellbeing. Arjan’s background is best summed up as ‘left-brain, right-brain’. A natural creative, he has spent time at various brands in both business and creative functions across fashion, hospitality and the broader lifestyle industries, based in both New York and Scandinavia.

Arjan and I discuss everything from starting a business, the value of marketing campaigns to the importance of water in our daily lives and throughout culture.

Since its launch nearly three years ago, Jolie has pioneered the Filtered Showerhead category within beauty, selling to over 250,000 customers and opening retailers such as Erewhon, Goop, Nordstrom, and over 600 premium hair salons.

“You don't need to reinvent the wheel, it might just be the positioning of something, the way in which you piece things together.”

Topics Covered:

How he started and co-founded his company Jolie
The importance of consistency and following your passions
The biggest challenge of running and growing a business
Advice for community driven advertising and creating campaigns

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Finding and Creating Love with Thomas Jones

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I'm joined by Thomas M. Jones, a psychotherapist, author, musician, and founder of an innovative technique, The Paradox Process. The Paradox Process employs negative thoughts in order to produce a perception polarization - essentially how to change your life by learning to direct your mind.

Back for a second time, Thomas and I specifically discuss the topics of love, romance and dating. We focus on how the relationship we have with ourselves greatly influences and creates the relationships we have in the world. We go through the core pillars of how the Paradox Process works in regards to building and maintaining relationships with self and others.

In the world of medicine his approach would be described as renegade, however the proof is inarguable. Jones has been highly successful in his work for the last 50 years with a clientele that includes CEO’s, television journalists, Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Award winning performers, doctors, musicians, artists, health coaches, social workers, psychologists and business professionals across the globe. Jones has shown them how to strategize for success in every area of their lives from manifesting the career of their dreams, to achieving intimate, loving, lasting relationships.

Topics Covered:

Reflecting on the relationship we have with ourselves
Cultivating a curiosity about who we are
Creating the relationships that we desire
How to navigate our current relationships
Practices to overcome limiting beliefs and change internal patterns
Navigating the differentiation stage of a relationship
Assimilating and integrating into a new relationship

“The hallmark of the relationship is does it make me feel more powerful in the world? Does it make me more secure? Does it give me permission and freedom to expand and grow? The value of a partner is that they see you through different eyes and much more empowering eyes. To have someone see you like that, gives you permission to see yourself like that and to go out into the world and be that.”

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Behind the Scenes: Building a Business Intuitively with Jenna Perry

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I'm joined by Jenna Perry, celebrity hair colorist and founder of the Jenna Perry Hair Studio, in Manhattan’s SoHo.

With a pervasive vision and devoted, rapid-growing following, Jenna Perry is cementing her status as one of the most influential and sought-after hair colorists in the world. A consummate authority on effortless, natural-looking hair color, Jenna’s loyal client list includes Bella Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski, Jennifer Fisher, Maude Apatow, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Elise Taylor, among other high-profile members of the fashion-girl set. It’s no surprise that her easy yet inimitable aesthetic inspired the term “Hot Girl Hair,” in honor of Jenna’s seductively unbothered way with balayage, the method that put her on the map.

Born in Newport, Rhode Island, Jenna moved to New York City immediately after graduating high school to pursue a career in the beauty industry. She would spend the next eight years mastering every aspect of hair styling and color, until she discovered the art of hair painting, better known as balayage, while working at Ion Studio in Soho. It was there she realized where she wanted to focus her devotion and hasn’t looked back. Now, seven years later, Jenna is heralding a shift in the way we think about hair color. Her philosophy: Hair is our most important accessory, and it has to match your lifestyle; if you have a high-maintenance schedule, she’s going to give you low-maintenance hair.

“Trust your gut. Take care of yourself. Make sure that you have at least an hour to disconnect. If you can do that, you can show up as a better person for your business.“ - Jenna Perry

Topics Covered:

How she began her career in hair and opened her own salon
Navigating the challenges of running a business
Tools and practices for remaining mentally resilient
Working with friends and prioritizing communication
What running a business has taught her about herself
Pieces of advice for starting a business

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Cultivating Creativity and Resilience with Max Pollack

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I'm joined by Max Pollack, native New Yorker, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at MATTE.

MATTE Projects is a creative company from New York at the convergence of entertainment and advertising. MATTE builds holistic platforms for brands, artists, and institutions across content, digital, and experiential domains, while also developing and producing original IP in film and live entertainment for a global fanbase.

Max has steered culture-first commercial projects for clients such as Puma, Calvin Klein, KITH, Reebok, and Burberry over the past decade. His journey began in concert promotion, where he developed successful event properties including La Luna, FNT, and BLACK Music and Arts Project. He spearheads the company's latest venture, HERO, and has played a pivotal role in MATTE's entry into the original content space. Together we talk about the life cycles of growing a business and staying inspired throughout the process.

“I think business and creativity are intertwined. By showing up, inspiration shows up in unforeseen circumstances. Being open to inspiration, opens you to things that motivate you.”

Topics Covered:

How Max began his career and started MATTE Projects
The moment he decided to take the jump and go all in on his business
Navigating the responsibilities that come with growing a creative business
Cultivating resilience through challenges
Building a strong company culture and aligned team
Balancing running a business and having a family

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Balancing Clear Vision and Transitions with Jodie Williams

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I'm joined by Jodie Williams, a three-time British Olympian, coffee lover and founder of Listen Journal: a space to be heard. She is a passionate advocate for women and girls rights, particularly surrounding menstrual equity, access to education and empowerment through sports.

In this conversation, we discuss Jodie’s life-long dream of becoming a professional athlete and the path it took to become a 3x Olympian. An athlete since early childhood, Jodie shares how her innate ability to run earned her immediate success in the world of competitive sports. After nearly 150 back to back wins, Jodie experienced her first set of challenges that ultimately helped her gain new insights on who she was as a person and what is truly important. . .

“You start to realize, it’s really about what you can give to other people. To me, that is what success looks like. How many people can I bring up? How many doors can I open on my way up? How can I pour back into communities and areas that poured so much into me? For me, that was the biggest shift. I used to chase metals and success. Now I stand up there and I’m so thankful for all the people that sacrificed something to help get me here.”

Topics Covered:

The journey of becoming a professional athlete
Navigating the successes and challenges that come with the sporting journey
How challenges reshaped her career, identity and self-worth
The power and importance of supportive friendships and community
How she became interested and involved in the coffee industry
What inspired her to create Listen Journal

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From Zero Waste to Climate Change: Investing in Our Future with Lauren Singer

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I'm joined by Lauren Singer, environmental activist, investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Trash is for Tossers.

Lauren created and founded Trash is For Tossers, a resource for reducing your waste daily, Zero Waste inspiration, environmental education, and everyday actions that create a positive impact in 2014. Starting as a personal blog, Lauren documented her personal journey of reducing her waste to zero.

Lauren, who started living a Zero Waste 2 years earlier in 2012, first went viral for fitting a year’s worth of all of the waste she’d created in one 16oz mason jar. Nicknamed by her community as the “the girl with the trash jar”, Lauren went on to give a Ted Talk that brought the concept of Zero Waste to millions.

In 2017, Lauren launched Package Free to create a united space for makers of sustainable products that helped to reduce waste, and to make the world less trashy one sustainable swap at a time. As the editorial arm of Package Free, Trash is for Tossers is a place for readers to be empowered with information and tools to reduce their waste and live in alignment with their environmental values.

Lauren is now the managing partner at Overview Capital, a venture fund investing in businesses mitigating methane and other super pollutants at the earliest stages.

“I realized all hope is not lost. Yes the climate has been changing, however we haven’t been investing in the lever that we need to pull to stop warming now, and that lever is methane. We feel we’re just at the beginning of a conversation, of re-focus, of shift into what actually matters in our lifetime which is stopping this methane.”

Topics Covered:

What inspired her passion for creating large scale environmental impact
Starting her blog Trash is for Tossers
Practical tools on where to start with environmental impact
Defining what it means to live a Zero Waste life
The motivation to create Package Free Shop
Starting a fund to mitigate methane emissions through Overview Capital
Ways to reduce methane on an individual and industrial level

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Living by Your Design with Erin Claire Jones

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I'm joined by renowned Human Design expert, Erin Claire Jones. Erin uses Human Design to help thousands of individuals and companies step into their work and their lives as their truest selves and to their highest potential. Her work as a guide, coach, and speaker has attracted a growing community of over 240,000 people who turn to her teachings for practical tools, digestible tips, and deeper self-knowledge they can access to live with greater ease and authenticity every single day.

With work featured in Forbes, mindbodygreen, Well&Good, and Nylon; words shared on over 200 podcasts such as Almost30, That’s So Retrograde, Highest Self, and Chatty Broads; and conversations with crowds of hundreds around the world, Erin’s insights are highly sought-after because they make Human Design pragmatic, tangible, accessible — and immediately applicable to everyday life.

Human Design is a synthesis of ancient wisdom and modern science that sheds light on a person’s energetic makeup, as well as specific tools they can use to live at their happiest, healthiest, highest potential. It doesn’t change who they are; it teaches them who they are. It offers insight into what’s possible, and highlights the significance of understanding and living as the fullest expression of themselves. By putting this tool to work in her own life, Erin is showing the world a new way of work, a new path toward success, and a new perspective on living as you truly are.

‘My experience with Human Design is that it’s a massive permission slip for people. It liberates them to build businesses and to show up in relationships and to parent in a way that works for them. It’s this moment of “Thank God, I’ve been waiting for someone to give me this slip. I’ve always known it but never trusted it’

Topics Covered:

How Erin discovered Human Design
Using Human Design to transform your business
Where to start if you’re new to Human Design
Importance of consciously choosing what you study and who you study from
Human Design as a powerful tool to bring us into alignment with ourselves and in relationships
How to assess your energy through Human Design

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Integrity, Beauty, and Building a Brand with Neada Deters

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I’m joined by Neada Deters. A former beauty editor, Neada is the founder and lead formulator of LESSE, a line of 100% natural skin care made to transform the way you think and feel about beauty.

Originally from Sydney, Australia, Neada moved to New York in 2012 to pursue a career in media. As editorial director of DORÉ, she led beauty coverage—interviewing the world’s leading industry experts and testing every skin care product on the market. Through this experience, Neada cultivated a profound understanding of active botanical ingredients and formula innovation. As an editor, and someone of Filipina and Australian descent, she recognized a need for advanced, natural, effective skin care that addressed the needs of diverse skin tones and sensitive skin types.

With a focus on shifting paradigms in beauty, Neada self-funded LESSE to remain uncompromising in their approach to ingredients, efficacy, and representation. Personally and through LESSE, Neada continues her commitment as an advocate for several charitable causes with an emphasis on environmental policy, women’s rights, and protection of the most vulnerable communities.

“The biggest challenge was having the courage to launch. I had everything together behind the scenes, I just hadn’t gone live with the website. Being asked by Vogue ‘When is your website going live? We’d love to do a story on it!’ It was the Universe giving me a gift. It was telling me, go forward. Take that leap of faith. Find the courage. I’m so grateful for how that pushed me to say "Yes I’m going to do this.“

Topics Covered:

Growing up in Australia and how that played a role in her skincare ritual
Making the transition from working as an editor to starting LESSE
Working with a reverence for botanicals while formulating the product line
Overcoming fears and creating courage to start a business
The challenges of being an independent, self-funded company
Building a brand and company with integrity

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Pivoting into Purpose with MJ Renshaw

Thu, 30 May 2024 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I’m joined by MJ Renshaw, the founder of The Being Method, a course on the science of spirituality. She believes healing can be fun, love is a superpower, and the power of being in the present moment.

We discuss how MJ left her career of being an Osteopath to chase after her dreams. Following the principles in The Being Method helped her start her business, accumulate passive income so she could mother and travel while still earning, meet and keep the man of her dreams, end generational trauma to raise healthy babies, and live a truly abundant life.

MJ believes everyone is here to live their authentic lives and in this episode she shares her story on how she was able to accomplish this for herself through regulating her nervous system and prioritizing mindset.

“Learning about your emotions and learning how to express and feel them is life changing. A lot of us are not taught what they are or how to self-regulate. Learning to accept and surrender to those emotions starts to feel good. In the intense grief, is love.”

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Topics Covered:

MJ’s background studying Osteopathy
How she felt stuck between two worlds of science and spirituality
Following your intuition and authenticity in building a career
Navigating fear and Imposter Syndrome
Growing and healing in relationships
Breathwork as a tool for trauma

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Co-Creation through Astrology with Rose Theodora

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I’m joined by Rose Theodora, sought-after teacher, advisor, and in-demand astrological counselor. Rose’s innovative approach to astrology draws from her degrees in neuroscience & art history from UCLA and training in:

Semiotics (deeper symbolism and meaning in life)
NLP Healing (grounding & word use, reprogramming)
Color therapy
Meditation

Having had a deep interest in astrology from a young age, Rose and I discuss how she started on her path. She shares how astrology chose her and how she was able to innately guide others, helping them decode and connect to their purpose and passions.

When Rose is not counseling people through her holistic approach, she advises some of the world’s most exclusive luxury brands and clientele. She has been a curator and guest lecturer on alchemy, color, spirituality, world trends, astrology, healing, and aesthetics.

“My greatest joy is sharing my love of astrology with others, inspiring and awakening them to their inner wisdom and creative intelligence—reminding them that we are always in divine co-creation with the universe, are powerful beyond measure, and capable of birthing our rich inner world into physical manifestation.”

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Topics Covered:

Pursuing a career based on intuition and interest
Big 3: Sun, Moon & Rising Signs
Understanding Transits within the Natal Chart
Benefits of utilizing astrology in relationship dynamics
Tracking the Moon Phases
The complexities & depth of astrology as a tool for growth and expansion

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Rose’s Website

Rose’s Instagram

Rose’s Moon Tracking Course

Rose’s Astrology Courses

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