Agility in Bloom

Ever dreamt of boarding a plane to an unknown country, armed with just a camera and an insatiable thirst for adventure? That's the life of our guest Monet Handbrick, a globe-trotter who has graced more than 30 countries with her presence and captured her sojourns with a Sony A73. Her travel stories are not merely recollections of her experiences, but they are powerful narratives that inspire and empower people of color around the world. From walking through a herd of wild horses to beekeeping in Florida, Monet shared the intention behind her vivid, inspiring travel photos and videos, most of which are self-shot!

Monet's mission goes beyond capturing stunning landscapes; it's about breathing life into people's dreams. Her insights into overcoming fears, achieving goals, and the power of representation are truly awe-inspiring. She emphasized the significance of staying grounded and finding joy in walking with purpose. Her decision to leave corporate America and dedicate more time to her children is testament to her commitment to living a life filled with purpose, passion, and fulfillment.

In our last segment, Monet shared her thoughts on wealth and legacy. With a focus on imparting financial literacy to children and building generational wealth, she gives entrepreneurs a new perspective on self-care. We wrapped up exploring the power of collective consciousness and how it aids in manifesting dreams into reality. So why not join us for a healthy dose of inspiration and practical tips from Monet Handbrick? Get ready to be inspired, dream big, and keep blooming and growing!

Folllow Monet and her family's adventures  @thetravelingchild

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Dr. Dana Miller-Cotto is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Kent State University.  She earned her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Temple University and my Bachelors in Psychology from the City University of New York (CUNY) Lehman College. As an interdisciplinary scientist, she broadly examines why some students struggle while others succeed in mathematics, taking into account their cognitive skills and and contextual factors that could be explaining these outcomes. The goal of her research is to improve instruction and learning environments for all students to learn and thrive, regardless of where they come from.

​She is currently accepting PhD students who plan to specialize in Psychological Sciences at Kent State University for the 2023 - 2024 academic year. Applications for this cycle are due December 1st, 2022. Please contact her directly at [email protected] if you have additional questions about current and ongoing projects. If you are interested in applying to Kent State's PhD in Psychological Sciences to work with her, please note this in your application letter and explain how your interests align with hers. Relatedly, she strongly advocate for undergraduate research experiences and welcome opportunities to work with undergraduates in my research. If you are an undergraduate student who hopes to gain research experiences in my lab, please complete the form here. 

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Find Dr. Stephanie Akoumany on IG @https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanieakoumany/

Find our Guest Dr. Dana Miller-Cotto  at:
Website: https://www.danamillercotto.com/
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=0glLKg4AAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate
Faculty Page: https://www.kent.edu/psychology/profile/dana-miller-cotto 

Email: @[email protected] 

IG: @thedailyacademic https://www.instagram.com/thedailyacademic/?hl=en 

Podcast Song: "Momentum" By Dylan St. John  
https://youtu.be/ynrgK9Q8er0

Podcast Interview Questions

1. What legacy would the 75 year old Dr. Dana Miller-Coto be proud to say she left behind? 

2. Why did you choose to pursue a PhD in Educational Psychology? What do you want the world to know about children's capacity to learn and earn? Why are math skills important beyond passing standardized state tests? 

3. How can we give students more agency in school and at home? 

4. How do adverse childhood experiences effect students learning experiences and brain functioning?

5. How can parents, schools, and nonprofits support children's early childhood experiences to promote improvement in math and their other executive functions. How might this change throughout the lifespan?  

6. What advice would you share with other prospective graduate students and professors? And why did you start the Daily Academic? 

7. How have you become a more agile leader, parent, and spouse?

8. As a new mom what routines help you and your family thrive?

9. What is your greatest vision for yourself, spouse, children, and the world?

Dji (Pronounced "G") Jeselene’s Andrade yoga journey began in India while working in villages with women to promote maternal health. The physical practice was introduced to her by her host mother who practiced every morning and invited her to join. During the 4 months in India, her relationship with yoga began to flourish and once she returned to the states the practice took off.

While practicing with Jeselene you can expect to have an open and grounded practice that will allow the mind to become more in tune with the physical body leaving it feeling clear and aware. Through the session, the focus will be placed on maintaining a stable energy throughout the flow and keeping a consistent rhythm of breath that will assist with identifying the areas of discomfort in the practice and everyday life. Jeselene has a special interest in making the practice accessible to all levels and bodies, as well as expecting mothers.  

Jeselene’s sessions pick from various styles of yoga that include Ashtanga, Dharma, and Yin. She is a 500hr RYT from Roots Love Yoga School Lead by Marie Belle Perez Rivera, along with other workshop training in topic such as anatomy, functional medicine, Ashtanga yoga and pre and post- natal. Jeselene practices Mysore daily Faith Scimecca, Jarrick Browner and Marie Belle Perez. She a mother to a beautiful baby girl, and also holds a BA in Community Health & Biology and a Masters in Public Health.

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Website: https://www.bloomwellnesslab.com

BWL IG: https://www.instagram.com/bloomwellnesslab/
Bloom Wellness Lab YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLbxgYhKegSdBN7tzjyozlQ 

Find Dr. Stephanie Akoumany on IG @https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanieakoumany/

Find our Guest Dji Jeselene Andrade  at: 
Website: https://www.livelikedji.com/ 
Live Like Dji YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs63sS68CXBfjqwOlrRvjwA
Email: [email protected]
IG: @livelikedji_  https://www.instagram.com/livelikedji_/?hl=en

Podcast Song: "Momentum" By Dylan St. John 
https://youtu.be/ynrgK9Q8er0

Podcast Interview Questions

1. Who are you and when did you discover your calling(s)?
2. What inspired you to become a yoga teacher?
3. What brings you joy and keeps you grounded?
4. How do you balance following your dreams, self-care, motherhood, and partnership?
5. When we watch your IG videos you show us the limitless nature of the human body, mind, and spirit. 
6. What routines and mindsets have helped you and your family thrive?
7. How has technology helped you scale your business and share your gifts with the world?
8. What are your greatest dreams for yourself, family, and the world? 
9. What advice would you give your 20 year old self and what legacy will the 120 year old Patrice leave to the world?  
10. What advice do you offer new entrepreneurs who are beginning their journeys?

Patrice Tillery is a native of Baltimore, MD and a serial entrepreneur with a love for logistics and creative planning alike. She has a bachelor of arts degree from University of MD, College Park and two vibrant, beautiful daughters. Over the years, Patrice has acquired over 12 years experience in luxury retail, including 9 years of management experience. She has also been a licensed realtor for 5 years, and a freelance event planner for 10 years. In 2020, Patrice became a full-time entrepreneur, focusing full-time on her real estate and event planning careers and founded Lavish Weddings & Events, LLC. Patrice loves to try new things that challenge her to use both sides of her brain, both the creative and the analytical. In typical Libra fashion, it's all about balance! Her tenacious drive and passionate work ethic have fueled her success, so she is always up to the challenge of setting and achieving new goals. Her greatest goal is to live a life that positively impacts other people, or as they say, to leave a little sparkle wherever she goes!

Connect With Us: 

Website: https://www.bloomwellnesslab.com 

BWL IG: https://www.instagram.com/bloomwellnesslab/

Find Dr. Stephanie Akoumany on IG @https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanieakoumany/

Find our Guest Patrice at:
@lavishweddingsandevents https://www.instagram.com/lavishweddingsandevents/?hl=en 

Podcast Song: "Momentum" By Dylan St. John  
https://youtu.be/ynrgK9Q8er0

Podcast Interview Questions

1. Who are you and when did you discover your calling(s)?
2. What inspired you to become a real estate agent and start an event planning business?
3. What brings you joy? How can we set boundaries with those we love to communicate our needs and protect our energy? 
4. How do you balance following your dreams, self-care, and motherhood? 
5. You sell luxury homes and plan lavish events. Why is it important that we embrace luxury and how can we create luxurious, happy, and healthy lives everyday.
6. What routines and mindsets have helped you and your team increase your profits last and how do you want to level up even more this year?
7. How has technology helped you scale your business and share your gifts with the world?
8. Has Covid affected your business and what strategies have you used to overcome new challenges? 
9. What advice would you give your 20 year old self and what legacy will the 120 year old Patrice leave to the world?  
10. What advice do you offer new entrepreneurs who are beginning their journeys?

Dominique & Kenneth King @leaninwiththekings are an amazing couple that share their personal experiences, stories and ever evolving life as partners, parents, individuals, avid runners, bloggers, and podcast hosts. They want partners and individuals to lean in to deep conversations that can promote personal and collective growth. In this episode we explore how having courageous conversations around health, wellness, marriage, family, fitness, and finances can help us thrive and evolve into Agile Leaders.  

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Website: https://www.bloomwellnesslab.com
BWL IG: https://www.instagram.com/bloomwellnesslab/
Find Dr. Stephanie Akoumany on IG @https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanieakoumany/

Find our Guests:
Website: https://www.leaninwiththekings.com/
IG: @leaninwiththekings
https://www.instagram.com/leaninwiththekings/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leaninwiththekings
Grow Up Wild Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dBkpDjd2NnfuOW6EH5TRJ?si=-LRjYfmgRrG1-nVtcrosrg&nd=1
Podcast Song: "Momentum" By Dylan St. John  
https://youtu.be/ynrgK9Q8er0

Podcast Interview Questions

1. Who are you and when did you discover your calling(s)?
2. What inspired you to start the Grow Up Wild Podcast?
3. Why running? Why marathoning? How can others begin their fitness journey? What pitfalls can they expect?
4. How do you balance following your dreams, self-care, and marriage, and parenthood? 
5. How can we open ourselves up to have more effective, caring, and vulnerable conversations with ourselves, children, and partners?
6. Why is it important to apologize to your children?
7. What routines and mindsets have helped you and your family thrive?
8. How has technology helped you scale your podcast and share your gifts with the world?
9. Has Covid affected your lives and what strategies have you used to overcome new challenges? 
10. What advice would you give your 20 year old selves and what legacy will the 120 year old Dominique & Kenneth leave to the world?  
11. What advice do you offer new podcasters who are beginning their journeys?

Dr. Stephanie Akoumany shares helpful tips to help podcasters intentionally align with their dreams and scale the impact they make on the world. So far our podcast has reached 25 countries and 110 cities. Plant your seeds and watch them bloom. Your voice matters! We need to hear you and your guests' gifts! 

Topics  Explored:

How To Become An Intentionally Aligned & Agile Podcaster 

• Listening To Your Intuition To Create Your Podcast 
• What are your intentions? Are they aligned? 
• Your story is important! You are the blueprint for your podcast. Listen within. 
• The power of mindfulness, curiosity, movement, music, meditation, and journaling while making your dreams come true.
  • Identifying The Mission That Lights You Up
  • Name of Podcast 
  • Finding Website Domain with Squarespace 
    • Setting Timeout To Build Your Website 
    • Finding Websites That Inspire You For Inspiration 
    • Intentionally Aligning Yourself with Your Motivation and Money Moves 
    • Leveraging Squarespace to Build Your Website & Sell Related Products 
• Branding
  • How does your brand make people feel? 
  • Colors Designs 
  • Canva 
• Soulmate Global Audience Members  
• Music and Sounds Scapes
  • Lyrics and sounds matter 
  • Placement of sounds 
• Online beats for download 
• Art Work 
  • Canva or Hiring A Graphic Designer 
• Solo Work or With A Team 
  • Interns From Local Universities
  • Freelance Personal Assistants 
  • Fiver 
• Social Media Marketing 
  • IG 
  • Facebook
  • Google Analytics 
• Collaborations with Brands, CEOs, Orgs You Love
  • Reach out to the brands, CEOs, and Orgs you Love and Respect 
    • What are your goals? 
    • Local, national, global?
    • What type of collabs bring you joy? 
• Emailing Organizations & Getting On Listservs
  • What networks can you tap into 
    • What groups are you already in vs the swant to belong to?
    • Leveraging networks of friends, CEO networks of Color, School of Soulful Abundance Members, Impact Hub
• Using Adobe Audition - now Garage BandTo Edit 
• Using Buzzsprout or Anchor to Disseminate Podcast & Ads 

Thank you To Our Amazing Sponsor

Be More Connected's School of Soulful Abundance

The School of Soulful Abundance is a program for visionary, WOC entrepreneurs, courageously stepping into their power, by building businesses in alignment with their soul purpose and the world they seek to live in.

For more information feel free to connect with Elyse Preston, Founder & CEO :

Website: https://bemoreconnected.net/school-of-soulful-abundance

Email at: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be.more.connected/

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https://www.instagram.com/bloomwellnesslab/

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Agility in Bloom Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agility-in-bloom/id1590144962

Podcast Song: "Momentum" By Dylan St. John 
https://youtu.be/ynrgK9Q8er0

Shoshanna French’s goal is to cultivate wildly successful leaders through the practical power of intuition.  As the founder of Simple Spirit™, a keynote speaker, and coach to NFL leaders, Broadway and television stars, million and billion-dollar business founders, CEO’s, and business professionals, Shoshanna French generates unpredictable and profound results for leaders who are looking to develop a deeper connection to their purpose.  

Questions Asked On This Episode:

1. Who are you and when did you discover your calling? 
2. What does it mean to live intuitively?
3. How do you help entrepreneurs create lives and companies of their dreams?
4. Dr. Wayne Dyer noted that we are "spiritual beings having a human experience." What does this phrase mean to you? 
5. Why did you name your company Simple Spirit?
6. What does it take for your clients to truly shift their mindsets, energy, and identities?
7. What advice do you offer new entrepreneurs who are beginning their journeys?
8. How should the wellness & business coaching industry evolve in next 5-10 years?
9. How has technology helped you scale your business and share your gifts with the world?
10. What legacy will the 120 year old Shoshanna leave to the world? 

Thank you To Our Amazing Sponsor Be More Connected's School of Soulful Abundance. 

The School of Soulful Abundance is a program for visionary, WOC entrepreneurs, courageously stepping into their power, by building businesses in alignment with their soul purpose and the world they seek to live in.

For more information feel free to connect with Elyse Preston, Founder & CEO :
Website: https://bemoreconnected.net/school-of-soulful-abundance
Email at: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be.more.connected/
Find:
Website: https://www.bloomwellnesslab.com

BWL IG: https://www.instagram.com/bloomwellnesslab/
Find Dr. Stephanie Akoumany on IG @https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanieakoumany/

Find our Guest: 
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://simplespirit.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/shoshannafrenchstokes/ 

Podcast Song: "Momentum" By Dylan St. John 
https://youtu.be/ynrgK9Q8er0

Sign up for or newsletter to learn more about Bloom Wellness Lab at https://www.bloomwellnesslab. Check out our YouTube page with motivational meditations to rediscover the agile leader you want to be. 

Founders of the Sukha Center Yoga Studio in Arlington, Virginia, Ahmed "The Yogiman" Jabali-Nash & Dr. Candace P. Harding PT, DPT, OCS, PYT-c  are wellness unicorns that encourage their clients to live freely and cultivate joy! 

Ahmed has a strong background in various kinds of yoga including but not limited to: Bikram, Ashtanga, Baptiste, Power Vinyasa and Rocket.  Ahmed completed his 200 hour teacher training through Corepower Yoga in April of 2014 and his Rocket yoga teacher training in October of 2014. 

Dr. C is a physical therapist, certified integrative lifestyle medicine practitioner, & yoga instructor serving Northern Virginia and DMV.  Dr. C is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist and Manual Therapist. She has also trained 130 hours in Rocket Yoga with Ahmed Jabali-Nash E-RYT 200 & the Global Rocket Yoga Collective. She has co-hosted international retreats with Ahmed in Mexico & Costa Rica.

Questions Asked On This Episode:

1. What does it mean to be human? What does it mean to be supernatural?
2. What is yoga? What brought you both to yoga and one another? 
3. How many hours a week do you all train and teach?
4. How long did it take you to learn how to master the skill of balance physically, mentally, and in life?
5. How can we heal our inner child and deepen our connection to ourselves and others?
6. Ahmed what inspired you to extend your work to youth as well? How can schools benefit from mindfulness and yoga? 
7. What inspired you all to create the Sukha Center and your Cultivate Joy Retreat? 
8. What do you wish the general public knew about yoga, breath work, mindfulness, curiosity, and movement? 
9. Candace, what strategies can we use to age more optimally? What foods and routines help us thrive? Cheat (Tell us more about your journal!!!)
10. How should the wellness industry evolve in next 5-10 years?
11. How can STEAM (Science, Technology , Engineering, Art, & Math) and Wellness change the world?
12. What advice can you offer partners who are aiming to create a beautiful life and business together? 
13. Has COVID-19 effected your lives and businesses and how were you able to overcome those challenges? 
14. What legacy will the 120 year old Ahmed & Candace leave to the world? 

Thank you To Our Amazing Sponsor

Be More Connected's School of Soulful Abundance

The School of Soulful Abundance is a program for visionary, WOC entrepreneurs, courageously stepping into their power, by building businesses in alignment with their soul purpose and the world they seek to live in.

For more information feel free to connect with Elyse Preston, Founder & CEO :

Website: https://bemoreconnected.net/school-of-soulful-abundance

Email at: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be.more.connected/

Find:

Website: https://www.bloomwellnesslab.com

BWL IG: https://www.instagram.com/bloomwellnesslab/

Find Dr. Stephanie Akoumany on IG @https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanieakoumany/

Find our Guests:

Cultivate Joy Retreat: https://www.thrivewithdrc.com/cultivate-joy-retreat 

Sukha Center Website:  https://sukhacenter.cowtinker.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sukhacenter/ 

Dr. Candace Harding Website: https://www.thrivewithdrc.com/  
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thrivewithdrc/ 

Ahmed "The Yogi Man" Jabali-Nash  Website: https://www.ahmedtheyogiman.com/trainings 

IG: https://ww w.instagram.com/theyogiman83/ 

Podcast Song: "Momentum" By Dylan St. John 
https://youtu.be/ynrgK9Q8er0

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Life is The Lab. It's time for moms (and all parents & guardians) to own their power (and help their kids feel more empowered), experiment with self-care, and design the lives they love. When we feel empowered to design the life of our dreams we show others that we can thrive. Dr. Stephanie Akoumany shares her journey and the mindset & paradigm shifts that moms can take to intentionally align their thoughts, emotions, actions, and habits with their dreams. She discusses the mind-body-energy-confidence connection and how ambitious African American moms (and dads) can free themselves from overwhelm through scientifically backed self care strategies such as yoga, meditation, breath work, storytelling, dance, nature walks,  visualization, and journaling. This course was a follow up presentation for Jack and Jill Foundation's Eastern Region Day of Work.

Thank you To Our Amazing Sponsor
Be More Connected's School of Soulful Abundance

The School of Soulful Abundance is a program for visionary, WOC entrepreneurs, courageously stepping into their power, by building businesses in alignment with their soul purpose and the world they seek to live in.

For more information feel free to connect with Elyse Preston, Founder & CEO : 
Website: https://bemoreconnected.net/school-of-soulful-abundance
Email at: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be.more.connected/

Find us on Instagram at 
https://www.instagram.com/bloomwellnesslab/ 
Find Dr. Stephanie Akoumany on IG @https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanieakoumany/ 

Sign up for or newsletter to learn more about or Agile Leaders Group Coaching Program https://www.bloomwellnesslab.com/

Agility in Bloom Podcast 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agility-in-bloom/id1590144962

Podcast Song: "Momentum" By Dylan St. John 
https://youtu.be/ynrgK9Q8er0

When you have a dream you have to follow it. No matter what anyone says. When you can concentrate on your thoughts and let your intuition shine through it will remind you that you can accomplish your wildest dreams. Now put that on repeat. 

Agility in Bloom Cohost and resident astronaut, software engineer, and mindfulness expert Zoe Akoumany gives children and adults practical tips to train their minds, bodies, and spirits to believe in themselves unapologetically, map out schedules to help accomplish their dreams, have fun, do their best, and be curious about the world we live in and even the unobservable universe. And she’s only 5! She helps her mom Dr. Steph lead online and in person classes about the mind, body, energy connection, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and all things STEAM. 

Go to  https://www.bloomwellnesslab.com for more information.

Questions We Asked Zoe: 

What does it mean to dance to the beat of your own drum?

What gift do you want to share with the world? 

How can you “keep the beat” (follow your dreams) even through a storm? 

What does it mean to follow your intuition and your dreams?

Why is listening to your thoughts important?

Why does STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) inspire you? 

Why should parents and students learn about Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and STEAM?

Helpful resources:

Vivo

Go Zen 

Coding 

Space 

Ready Jet Go!

Connect with Host Dr. Stephanie and Akoumany and Zoe

IG: @dr.stephanieakoumany

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieakoumany 

Connect with Bloom Wellness Lab:

Website: https://www.bloomwellnesslab.com

IG: @bloomwellnesslab

Email: [email protected]

Cultivated By Bloom Wellness Lab

Sponsored by: Flow Yoga Center

Theme Song “Momentum” by: Dylan St. John