We made it to the end of Season 2 and I really want to thank all those who tuned in, all the guests who joined the show and each and every person that had a role to play in making this season a success.

I do plan to be back for Season 3 and I promise to continue to make each season better and better. So stay tuned for Season 3 and of course, be sure to tell your friends.

You can always reach out to me through social media. I'd love to hear from you. Let me know what topics you'd like me to tackle next and which guests you'd love for me to have on the show.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korenadarnelle/

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And remember you could always listen to any episodes you missed from season 1 or season 2 or just re-listen to any episodes that you absolutely love. Stay tuned for when Balancing the Hats returns for Season 3.

Today I got the chance to gain a better understanding of what endometriosis is, its stages, symptoms, treatments and overall diagnosis, from a person who through the years has become a friend. Her name is Sasha Aimey and we've known each other for well over 10 years having gone to school together.

Sasha has been greatly impacted by this illness and has gone from been a very outgoing, athletic person, to someone who is now, almost always indoors and sometimes has to walk with a cane. She's been through a lot but continues to keep her faith and hopes that by sharing her story, she can educate others.

Aimey shares quite a bit about her journey and her struggles with endometriosis on her instagram page, so feel free to follow her on IG and of course you could reach out to her with a direct message as well. 

Aimey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sashaaimey/

And as always you can reach out to me through the following links as well:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korenadarnelle/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balancingthehats/

Also be sure to tune in next week as I wrap it up for Season 2, with 'It Really is Challenging Balancing the Hats'. That'll be the last episode for the season so be sure to grab a friend and have a listen.

Life can be challenging for all of us and Lad Mandiola has experienced his share of challenges for sure. Being asked to leave his home at the age of 18 years old and bearing witness to violence and abuse, it took him a while to find out what he was supposed to do with his life. And even when he thought he had it all figured out, life threw him yet another curveball. But through some prayers and some mentorship, he was finally able to get on track to living a life of service.

His passion now is to help other new and existing e-commerce business owners succeed with the knowledge he has gained. If you asked Lad what he thinks is one of the most important things for a new business owner to master, he will tell you... MINDSET. “Minding your mind; developing the kind of mindset that leads you to focus forward.

Feel free to get in touch with Lad:

Email: [email protected]

As always you can reach out to me through the following links as well:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korenadarnelle/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balancingthehats/

Have you ever been thinking about writing a book and didn't know how to start? Or have you had so much self-doubt that you just felt like giving up?

Definitely feel free to reach out to Larrian through any of her channels listed below:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larrianunique/

As always you can reach out to me through the following links as well:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korenadarnelle/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balancingthehats/

Often times mum's are overlooked after baby is born. We are exhausted, tired, hormonal and often dealing with low confidence, major adjustments, maintaining self-care and even setting boundaries.

Leslie Abraham, is a French perinatal osteopath DO and exercise specialist with over 12 years of international experience. She is the founder of Bonjour Baby and the creator of the Postpartum Body Solution program. 

We got the chance to discuss postpartum challenges such as hair loss, back pain, c-section recovery tips and so much more. Leslie shared her knowledge and expertise on how to make life as a mum easier. We discussed pelvic floor recovery and I even had the chance to do a quick breathing exercise with her.

I loved Leslie's holistic approach of mental and physical health working in tandem and look forward to having even more discussions in the near future.

To connect with Leslie or any of her programs:-

Also, feel free to reach out to me at any of my links below:-

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balancingthehats/

Be sure to tune in next week when we go Below the Surface for A Writer's Perspective.

Barb is a Certified Speaker, Teacher, Coach and a Maxwell Certified Behaviour Analysis Trainer on the John Maxwell Team. She is also an author, and is currently working on another new book. She's a volunteer with the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) program for foster children in Southern Arizona and her motto is: 'Empowering others to reinvent themselves to achieve their best life'.

Barb and I got the chance to discuss Managing Your Child's Gifts. Barb enlightened me about the DISC method and helped me to get a better understanding of which categories I fell into, but more specifically, to identify the category that my daughter fell into. Having an understanding of who we are and who our children are as individuals and what their specific personality traits are, helps us to better understand and identify how to best meet their needs.

Here's how you can get in contact with Barb:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbhildenbrand/

You can reach out to me at any of the avenues listed below:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korenadarnelle/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balancingthehats/

Be sure to tune in next week.

Until recently I had no idea what Kahuna Lineage meant, nor how long it even existed. Thankfully I had the pleasure of chatting with Janese (Janese my niece) Ululani who gave me a break down of what it meant and some insight into her life and routine as a Kahuna.

We also explored the aspects of breaking karmic ancestral limitations and explored aspects of a positive mindset and attaching our self worth to going to work and paying bills.

Janese has a number of workshops coming up, so feel free to reach out to her directly via:

You can reach out to me at any of the avenues listed below:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korenadarnelle/

Be sure to tune in next week.

Dr. Toya is a fun loving wife, mother and past bungie jumper. Originally from the lovely Caribbean island of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Toya's also an an OB/GYN practicing in Northern California and the founder and CEO of Buy Default, an online platform that helps uplift the Black community by creating a space where black businesses can get the exposure they need to thrive.

We chat about what Black Joy means and why it needs to be embraced and celebrated and we also share a bit about our own experiences with racism and even our own individual insecurities.

Especially if you're a black owned business, you may definitely want to reach out to Dr. Toya and see if you meet the criteria to be added to her Buy Default directory. Feel free to reach out to her on any of her channels:

As as always you can reach out to me at any of the avenues listed below:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korenadarnelle/

Be sure to tune in next week for Kahuna Lineage.

Just over a year and a half ago, I had the privilege of chatting with this enthusiastic lady, Suzanne Redmond. She really inspired me back then and she definitely has re-inspired me now when I was listening to her episode once again.

Suzanne has been through tumultuous, toxic relationships, even from early childhood and battling all of this while having type 2 bi-polar disorder. In spite of all of this, she still managed to go back and finish high school, was bold enough to decide against having children until she was mentally ready, got married and started her own podcast to encourage others to be resilient.

Suzanne, continue to go after great things and if you're listening, please reach out and let me know how you're doing.

Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a single episode and tune in next week as we discuss Black Joy with Dr. Toya.

I got the chance to sit down and chat with the Lovely Leigh Phillips. We spoke about her EP, her Queen Album, the challenges she's faced in the music industry and the importance of working and developing your craft.

Leigh also offered some profound advice about how to get started in the music industry, doing your research and even developing your brand. She allows highlights the importance of being ready to seize opportunities and being prepared.

Feel free to reach out to Leigh on her social channels:

And here's how you can get in touch with me:

Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a single episode. And of course, to tell your friends and if the mood hits, leave me a review. It helps me know that you're enjoying the episodes and encourages others to check them out as well.

Tune in next week as we discuss Going Against the Grain.