Active Ingredient Podcast

This week's episode is with Vanessa Cornell, who is the founder of Nushu, a community healing destination with online offerings, as well as in person gatherings in New York, as well as retreats. This whole platform was born out of Vanessa's own personal disconnection from herself after a lifetime of being a high achiever.

This was such an incredible conversation and I feel like a lot of her story resonated with my own. Those who could fall under the perfectionist or recovering perfectionist camp or have struggled with people pleasing will feel very seen and validated by Vanessa's work. In this episode, we get into the concept of having the capacity to hold two contradicting truths at the same time, unlearning perfectionism, the power of community and being witnessed, the gratitude trap and what that is, the privilege of being able to do the work and the responsibility that comes with it, and having patience with the process while allowing our bodies time to catch up with our minds. This was such an impactful conversation that I hope resonates with our community as much as it did with me.

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Resources:

Nushu Group website - https://nushu.com/

Nushi community events - https://linktr.ee/nushu

Vanessa's Instagram: @vanessacornell

Sophie's Instagram: @sophieiweill

Follow us on Instagram: @ActiveIngredient 

•Connect with the community on Geneva: HERE

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This week's episode is with Gabriel Sher, who is the Director of Acupuncture at my go-to acupuncture spot on NY called ORA.Gabriel is an expert in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, a board-certified acupuncturist and herbalist and has been practicing for over 20 years, treating pain, stress, anxiety and issues related to fertility and pregnancy. Gabriel began his journey working in western medicine when he realized that there was a big part missing in preventative care and actually looking at/treating the root cause of ailments. I am personally obsessed with acupuncture as someone who has been a massage girl her whole life. I find that it really opens me up in so many ways. 

In this episode we get into all things acupuncture, what it is/what exactly is happening in a session, who it's for, what to expect long term and of course we get into how Gabriel found this calling and some of the learnings in 20 years of seeing patients. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

•How acupuncture feels (4:11, 24:20)

•What to expect when getting acupuncture (8:19)

•Principles of Chinese Medicine (10:35)

•What the most common reasons for getting acupuncture are (13:32)

•How often should you go to see results (19:15)

•How long the treatment lasts (21:27)

•What the tongue can teach you about your health (27:10)

•How to prep optimally for a session (28:08)

•How to look for an acupuncture practitioner (34:30)

•Gabriel's journey to acupuncture from a Western medicine practice (36:17)

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Resources:

ORA Space - https://oraspace.com/

Gabriel's Private Practice - https://www.acupuncture.nyc/

Sophie's Instagram: @sophieiweill

Follow us on Instagram: @ActiveIngredient 

•Connect with the community on Geneva: HERE

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Today I am joined again by my right hand at Nude Nation, Megan Maguire, to talk all things intentional branding and PR, as well as answer some of the most common questions we get about the space. This is the first of what will be a recurring feature and if you haven’t checked out her first episode on AI, linking below!

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• Nude Nation’s mission and objectives (4:38)
• Advice for someone new to the PR space, building their personal brand, or launching a product to figure out if this vehicle is right for them (6:30)
• How to pull inspiration from different areas with comparing your success (18:56)
• Some things someone can do to work on themselves before and during launching a brand to set them up for success (25:18)
• How success is measured in PR (40:05)
• How to leverage influencer and social media marketing to a brand’s advantage (43:59)
• How to tell your story in multiple different channels on multiple outlets without it being repetitive (49:31)
• Some of the brands that excite Megan in the space right now (54:23)

Link to Megan's first AI episode here

Megan's Instagram: @meggmaguiree

Link to Nude Nation's website: https://www.nudenationrelations.com/

Nude Nation's Instagram: @nudenation

Sophie's Instagram: @sophieiweill

Follow us on Instagram: @ActiveIngredient 

Connect with the community on Geneva: HERE

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This week's episode I reflect on my recent takeaways from travel and why it's so important to remember to slow down and enjoy the moments during my first real period of time off from work.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

•Letting go and taking time off to avoid true burnout (4:30)

•What Piano Piano stands for and the inspiration that derived from slowing down and being present (5:32)

•How our taxi driver in Granada reminded us of the meaning of true happiness (7:46)

•Piano Piano second collection updates (9:33)

•The power of creating our own reality (11:50)

•The importance of being present and giving yourself time to disconnect from work and the noise of life (13:30)

•Feeling good about saying "no" and empowerment in your comfort zone (15:10)

•Travel tips and practices that supported me throughout my trip (18:56)

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Resources:

Sophie's Instagram: @sophieiweill

Follow us on Instagram: @ActiveIngredient 

•Connect with the community on Geneva: HERE

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This week I am joined by Scout Sobel, founder and CEO of Scout’s Agency, author, and co-host of the popular podcast Okay Sis. Scout’s Agency launched in February of 2019 and pioneered the concept of podcast touring with their formula for booking female entrepreneurs as guests on podcasts. This came after Scout recognized the power of podcasting as a long-form, intimate medium and marketing tool for founders to tell their stories and expand their businesses from her own experience hosting.

Scout also opens up about her bipolar diagnosis and how she has navigated through her early mental health struggles to now living in abundance and creating the life she always wanted. I am so grateful to her for her honesty and vulnerability throughout this empowering conversation, and I hope you too find valuable lessons in the wisdom provided through the lens of her experience. We go deep in this episode and discuss her mental health journey, her personal transformation progress and process, starting a successful business, marketing tips for podcasters, and how podcasting is an effective tool to grow your business.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How Scout recognized her introversion from a young age and how it shows up for her in adulthood (5:00)
• Scout’s mental health journey from a young age when she first sought help through her diagnosis, treatment, and eventual healing (9:37)
• Why ensuring your support network uses empowering language is as important as finding the right treatment for you (16:11)
• The healing benefits of support groups (19:14)
• How to trust yourself and be your own advocate (22:41)
• Living in alignment with your truest self while navigating emotional challenges on your personal growth path (25:40)
• Leveraging the podcast space to create an agency and marketing network for clients across industries (32:41)
• How to measure client success in an ever-evolving podcast space and what the most successful clients have in common (36:56)
• How to provide unique value on a podcast tour while staying true to yourself and the direction the podcast industry is heading (41:58)

Scout's Instagram: @scoutsobel

Link to Scout's Agency's Website: https://www.scoutsagency.com/

Sign up for The Podcast Tour Academy: https://join.podcasttouracademy.com/signup/

Okay Sis Podcast

Sophie's Instagram: @sophieiweill

Follow us on Instagram: @ActiveIngredient 

Connect with the community on Geneva: HERE

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This week's episode features a very special guest - Megan Maguire, my right hand for all things Nude Nation and beyond. Megan and I first met years ago when she was introduced as my boyfriend's sister, but since then our relationship has grown so much and she is truly one of the wisest and kindest people I know. Watching her personal growth over the years has been such a privilege, as has working together side by side to build Nude Nation and seeing her passion for the work that we do. Megan has such a keen eye for brand strategy and I'm constantly learning from her and the ideas she brings to the table - I feel so grateful for our working partnership and our connection built on a foundation of trust and love.

In this episode, we get into how Megan transitioned from fashion to PR and what led her to work with me at Nude Nation, how therapy helped her push through a difficult period of anxiety and burnout, lessons learned while navigating your twenties in a new city, pushing yourself outside your comfort zone, imposter syndrome, PR strategy, brand building, how brands can stand out in an ever-evolving space, and so much more. This conversation felt so organic and truly is a reflection of the nature of our relationship - please enjoy Megan's first (but certainly not last) sit down with me on the show.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How Megan shifted industries from fashion to PR when her current path no longer served her (6:56)
• Identifying your individual zone of genius and pushing past imposter syndrome (10:57)
• How therapy helped reignite Megan's sense of purpose after burnout (15:59)
• Balancing family, personal, and working relationships (18:35)
• Shifting your mindset to push past anxiety and establishing your identity outside of work (21:10)
• Moving to a new city and trying new things outside of your comfort zone (26:26)
• Building confidence while finding your identity (30:59)
• The evolution of media and how potential new clients can stand out (33:32)
• The "less is more" approach to strategic growth (35:31)

Megan's Instagram: @meggmaguiree

Link to Nude Nation's website: https://www.nudenationrelations.com/

Nude Nation's Instagram: @nudenation

Sophie's Instagram: @sophieiweill

Follow us on Instagram: @ActiveIngredient 

Connect with the community on Geneva: HERE

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This week we are welcoming back Julianne Fraser for her second appearance on the show. Julianne founded Dialogue as a digital brand marketing consultancy back in 2017 with a goal to amplify the stories of creative brands through influential voices. Her growing client roster has worked with brands like Seed, RE/Done, Ghia, Sakara Life, Brooklinen, and many more. Julianne's commitment to fostering meaningful relationships, creative and impactful campaigns for her clients, and developing authentic dialogues between brands and consumers has set her apart in the space and I'm so excited share this followup with you after our first convo back in 2021 - be sure to check that episode out as well if you haven't already.

We get into the state of influencer marketing, how to effectively measure success for influencer campaigns, the power of working with a business coach, dismantling your limiting beliefs, trusting your team, and the importance of taking time offline to nurture your curiosity and creativity. Whether you are working in digital or brand marketing, an influencer, entrepreneur/founder, or simply are curious to know more from a consumer perspective, there is something tangible here for everyone. As Julianne reminds us, we all have influence in all the different areas of our lives and can apply these principals to better understand our own impact.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• The decision to work with a business coach and how it helped Julianne surpass her goals and dismantle limiting beliefs (7:17)
• The importance of transparency and feedback even when it's uncomfortable (11:09)
• The power of intuition (16:21)
• Embracing client challenges while also prioritizing trust in relationships (18:35)
• How influencer marketing has evolved into its current state and a breakdown of the different categories of influence (21:50)
• Brand partnership timelines and how to quantify success with four touchpoints (28:54)
• How prioritizing life offline for Julianne and her team benefits their performance at work (33:00)
• How to hire an effective team in order to focus on what fuels you (40:40)

Listen to Julianne's first episode on AI HERE

Link to Julianne's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliannefraser/

Link to Dialogue New York's Website: https://www.dialoguenyc.com/

Sophie's Instagram: @sophieiweill

Follow us on Instagram: @ActiveIngredient 

•Connect with the community on Geneva: HERE

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In this week's episode, to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the podcast, I share a little backstory of the show, my relationship with podcasting before becoming a podcaster, and what inspired me to create Active Ingredient. 

You'll also hear four lessons I've learned throughout these four years, the show's transformations that reflect my inner change and evolution, the importance of recognizing and listening to our own voice, and much more.

Sophie's Instagram: @sophieiweill

Follow us on Instagram: @ActiveIngredient 

• Connect with the community on Geneva: HERE

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This week's episode is with the one and only Lauren Roxburgh also known as Lo Rox - who people refer to as the body whisperer- she is a globally known bodyworker, fascia expert and movement educator whose healing techniques and thought leadership have been sought after by everyone from pro athletes like Lebron James to celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and her mission is to help us all tune in to the whispers of the body now so that we don't have to hear the screams later. 

In this week's episode we get into all things fascia/the fascial system - what it is/what it does for us and why it has emerged as one of the most important and least understood systems of the body capturing the attention of the medical, wellness, scientific and mental health fields. we also get into all things body intelligence and how to silence the noise around us to actually listen to our body cues, ways we can proactively release stagnant energy in our body and make way for clear bodily communication, bodywork we can seek from healers and ways we can do bodywork on ourselves and so much more.

Sophie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophieiweill/

Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loroxburgh/

Aligned Life Studio: https://alignedlifestudio.com/

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This week we have Jasmine Garnsworthy back on the pod for round 2. Jasmine is the founder of Female Founder World, the fastest growing community, podcast and media resource for women in business today that I have referenced several times on this podcast. In this episode we talk about limiting beliefs she had to let go of in order to step into this role as founder and thought leader and tangible tools as to how she did that, we get into our views on the media landscape, getting comfortable starting wherever you’re at and the main pain points female founders are facing today.

Some Questions I Ask:

• How can someone know the difference between something that is simply not working versus when it's time to go for the next milestone? (19:43)
• What is something that you're noticing is the most significant pain point for founders today? (36:53)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How Jasmine let go of limiting beliefs that no longer served her (13:23)
• How she came to the decision to shut down her previous business (19:53)
• What is Female Founder World? (34:13)
• Jasmine's thoughts on founders being the face of brands (39:53)
• What works and what doesn't in media today? (43:43)

Visit Female Founder World's website

FFW Geneva Group Chat

Follow Jasmine on Instagram or TikTok

Or connect with her on LinkedIn

Sophie's Instagram: @sophieiweill

Follow us on Instagram: @ActiveIngredient 

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