I had such a blast recording this episode with husband and wife duo Siff and Nish who are also the founders of Arrae, a wellness brand dedicated to creating 100% natural supplements to help women sleep better, eliminate bloat, be more relaxed and calm, and improve their digestion. 

We learn about how they met, what made them decide to use their wedding money to create a startup, and how challenging it was for them to start a business as a couple. They also share their biggest fears as entrepreneurs, their view on investing in team growth, and how making the right hires can turn into a total paradigm change. 

Plus, we discuss burnout, how to notice it and avoid it from reaching unhealthy levels, what makes them feel alive in their professional and personal lives, self-care routines, and so much more. 

Let's connect!

• Active Ingredient Instagram
• Sophie Weill Instagram
• Join the Active Ingredient Geneva Community

Some Questions I Ask:

• How did you guys meet? (7:24)
• Do you guys proactively have boundaries or check-ins as a couple to avoid talking all the time about Arrae? (16:58)
• What are some of the red flags for burnout? (22:41)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How Siff and Nish decided to start a company together (11:44)
• An idea, a firm conviction, a creator, and an engineer (13:34)
• Why is it so difficult and scary to level up in your business (22:56)
• Marketing and advertising are necessary, but the product is the business (36:26)
• How influencer marketing helped Arrae (43:21)
• Where should someone who feels stuck and wants to live in alignment (48:44)

Resources:

• Arrae website
• Arrae Instagram
• Arrae Facebook

Connect with Siff:

• LinkedIn
• Instagram

Connect with Nish:

• LinkedIn
• Instagram

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Today's episode is all about stories. Why you should share yours, what kind of impact you can create, and the transformational power of getting acquainted with your story as part of your wholeness. 

We explore some of the many reasons why every story must be told and heard, regardless of the teller's platform or audience. We dive into the inspirational example from Jenna Kutcher's book, "How are you, really?" and why I firmly believe the universe rewards sharing tools, resources, and learnings from past experiences. 

Let's connect!

• Join the Geneva Community and be an Active Ingredient in the conversation
• Active Ingredient Instagram
• Sophie Weill Instagram

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How vulnerable and authentic is the story you are telling? (8:19)
• Why the size of the platform doesn't really matter (9:26)
• You have no idea who you can touch with your story (13:33)
• If you tell your story, you'll realize you are not alone (17:22)
• Your message is important; get acquainted with it (22:13)

Resources:

• Female Founder World podcast
• Book - Jenna Kutcher - How Are You, Really?: Living Your Truth One Answer at a Time

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Never stop playing. Leading with a curious mind with Piera Gelardi

Piera Gelardi is one of the most creative and colorful spirits I have ever met. She is a natural storyteller, a multi-awarded entrepreneur, creative director, advisor, speaker, and mother, passionate about awakening creativity in everyone around her. 

In this episode, Piera invites us to explore how leadership looks when we add compassion, creativity, and generosity to it. We learn several ways to talk to and defeat our inner critic, the essential need to incorporate play into our adult lives, and how she managed to knit kindness and generosity into negotiations. 

Some Questions I Ask:

• When you are about to get on stage to do public speaking, and your inner critic's voice gets really loud, what's that inner dialogue like? (16:23)
• Have you always been a natural storyteller? (25:45)
• What tools can we give the audience to deal with those days when they feel stuck or need a break? (39:26)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How public speaking turns into something different when we speak about things that are alive in us (11:08)
• About Piera's unique leadership style and how to lead through curiosity and generosity (18:27)
• How compassion can be a great tool to lead groups (23:32)
• What made Piera change her vision about what a negotiation should look like (32:49)
• Love notes to self. Piera shares some of the tools she uses to check in with herself (40:25)
• Creativity is more physical than we think (44:01)

Resources:

• Piera Gelardi website
• Wild Things World

Connect with Piera:

• Instagram
• TikTok

Let's connect!

• Active Ingredient Instagram
• Sophie Weill Instagram

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Reach out! Here is the Geneva link to be able to connect with all of you/for you to connect with each other: https://links.geneva.com/invite/01310273-f2e1-4b68-a0f6-7245135a19c4

15% off Otherworld pancakes (aka my fav pancakes ever) when you use code ACTIVE at checkout: https://eatotherworld.com/

Thea Hughes is a Brooklyn-based strength trainer whose method (Max Effort Training) is rooted in making women feel as confident in their bodies as they do in their ideas and to be able to thrive at the gym without her.

In this episode, we get into Thea's journey in the marketing and advertising world and her leap of faith into the wellness/fitness industry. We get into all things strength training, misconceptions, what to know/understand and how it differentiates from other forms of movement.

Some Questions I Ask:

• Was fitness always something that was a massive part of your identity or just something that you were really passionate about? (7:04)
• You're a trained dancer. What was it about that calling? And then what got you to dedicate yourself full time to becoming a wellness coach? (19:18)
• What exactly is strength training? Why is it important for women? Why is it essential for our muscles and our bones as we age? (24:22)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About what was little Thea like as a kid (7:13)
• The biggest thing you should pay attention to if you are looking to find a community (14:31)
• What's the right way to show up for your community (22:25)
• What does a strength training session look like (26:33)
• Simple yet effective tips to start taking control over your body (37:13)
• Thea shares advice for those who feel that they fell off the wagon in their fitness journey (40:42)

Resources:

• Max Effort website

Connect with Thea:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Let's connect!

• Active Ingredient Instagram
• Sophie Weill Instagram
• Geneva

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Link to Geneva chat for us to be able to actually talk to each other! https://links.geneva.com/invite/01310273-f2e1-4b68-a0f6-7245135a19c4

Today's episode feels like a reintroduction of myself and the buildup of the podcast's new foundations. I share details of my professional life as the Founder and CEO of my brand building PR agency Nude Nation and the desire to mesh this podcast and Nude Nation since both are personal and professional growth destinations. 

You'll learn more about Nude Nation's mission and goals, how they are intimately linked and aligned with what I'm building with Active Ingredient, and the importance of seeing and recognizing ourselves as whole beings. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why it made total sense to integrate everything that I do (1:54)
• About what Nude Nation is, its mission, and goals (4:37)
• The intention behind blending Nude Nation and Active Ingredient (6:28)
• We all have something burning inside of us (8:23)
• Why it is crucial to see ourselves as whole beings (11:18)

Let's connect!

• Active Ingredient Instagram
• Sophie Weill Instagram

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This week's episode is about the dark side of wellness. I explore the guilt in wellness and why we go to the extreme of not feeling enough just by failing to meditate one day, drinking alcohol, or eating out of our meal plan. Today's episode is an invitation to reflect on why we do this to ourselves, to reevaluate our relationship with the things that are supposed to make us feel good, and do the exact opposite, and how to deal with them. 

If you're looking to heal/support your gut and are in the market for probiotics, look no further. Seed, the sponsor of today's show, is offering 15% off your first month's subscription of the DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic with code ACTIVE at checkout. Here is the link: https://seed.com/daily-synbiotic?utm_source=active_ingredient&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=15p

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About the dark side of wellness and how harmful it is, the lack of balance in our lives (5:01)
• What can we do with the guilt in wellness (5:35)
• The need to take a break and avoid being so zoomed in on our wellness routines (8:51)
• There is no need to blow up an entire day for failing to tackle ONE thing from our to-do list (13:00)
• The importance of paying attention to how we speak to ourselves, especially when we fail (14:36)

Let's connect!

• Active Ingredient Instagram
• Sophie Weill Instagram

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Today's episode is about three books that have had a massive impact on my life. These books helped me find peace, meaning, and most importantly, a direction in my journey, and I feel they are a must-read for anyone interested in personal development and growth. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How "The Big Leap" from Gay Hendricks helped me understand my self-sabotaging conduct (3:12)
• Why it feels so uncomfortable to reach new heights (4:52)
• Louise Hay and one of the most influential books I've ever read (8:01)
• About how we see and what is the best way to deal with those people who trigger us (10:59)
• The intimate link between religion, guilt, and shame and how it affected me throughout my life (14:11)
• The third book on the list. Perhaps the most controversial and impacting of them all (15:13)

Resources:

• Reset with Liz Tran podcast
• active sunrise yoga with Sophie at happie space 
• Book: Gay Hendricks - The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level
• Book: Louise Hay - You Can Heal Your Life
• Book: Meggan Waterson - Mary Magdalene Revealed: The First Apostle, Her Feminist Gospel & the Christianity We Haven't Tried Yet

Let's connect!

• Active Ingredient Instagram
• Sophie Weill Instagram

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This week's solo is all about the importance of spending time alone with yourself. For the majority of my life, spending time alone was something I just simply did not do. I didn't like it, didn't think I needed it and was scared of what would come up. In this episode I get into how it's been one of the most important tools in my life and learning to not feel guilty when I need to ask for alone time.

This episode is brought to you by Seed - aka my absolute favorite probiotic company. Use code ACTIVE for 15% off your first month of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic: https://seed.com/daily-synbiotic?utm_source=active_ingredient&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=15p

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This episode is brought to you by Seed - Use code ACTIVE for 15% off your first month of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic https://seed.com/daily-synbiotic?utm_source=active_ingredient&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=15p

In today's episode, I'm interviewing one of my best friends, and literally one of the best in the PR/brand building space, Ian Edwards. 

In this episode, we get into all things PR world/our past, manifesting, emotional intelligence, imposter syndrome, when is the right time to pivot and so much more.

Some Questions I Ask:

• I want to know what little Ian was like (11:06)
• What questions were you asking yourself when you felt you had reached the peak of your career while working for IMG? (26:22)
• How do you organize yourself to manage so many projects simultaneously? (29:33)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Ian remembers the good old days when he used to be Sophie's boss (6:43)
• Ian shares his thoughts on emotional intelligence (15:15)
• Ian describes the thinking process that made him want to "climb other mountains" after reaching a peak in his career (19:12)
• Ian talks about how the pandemic helped lots of people incubate really creative ideas (21:31)
• Ian talks about the intimate relationship between imposter syndrome and successful careers (27:01)
• Ian shares his thoughts on the PR world (28:06)
• Ian shares the most significant takeaways he got from his experiences in Sicily (38:01)

Resources:

• TENUTA Market website
• Book: Gay Hendricks - The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level

Connect with Ian:

• LinkedIn

Let's connect!

• Active Ingredient Instagram
• Sophie Weill Instagram

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This week's episode is about being discerning about where we spend or mind share. Every day, millions of companies are fighting for our attention. If we're not careful we'll fall prey to really smart advertising, influencers, mindless scrolling, sales, new launches it's just so much. That is why it's so hard to focus on something and focusing is what actually moves the needle in anything in life.

In this episode, we highlight the importance of focusing on the things WE care for, the parts of our business or personal development we want to see grow and evolve. We recognize the need for this proactive work of staying focused, how to commit to it, and the benefits we can get from this practice. 

In addition, I share a simple yet powerful exercise that showcases the power of our attention and gives us a clue of how to use it to build what we desire and attract more of what we want into our lives. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A quick update on the show's evolution and a statement on new sponsors (2:41)
• How actively focusing on my business' needs helped me get more clients (10:38)
• An exercise to hone in on the power of our focus (14:10)
• An example of how our mind creates more of what is in alignment with our attention (15:46)

Resources:

• Reset with Liz Tran podcast
• Active Sunrise Yoga with Sophie at happie space 

Let's connect!

• Active Ingredient Instagram
• Sophie Weill Instagram

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