Rochelle is the founder and CEO of Optimist Made, a company which seamlessly links fashion, technology, and culture, all while giving back.  She is currently a Professor of Marketing and Entrepreneurship at Loyola Marymount University.  She carved her own path through the corporate world, she does an incredible job of connecting people around her and bringing people from all walks of life together.  She is one of the most generous, thoughtful, genuine, and magnetic people I’ve ever met.  Please welcome Rochelle Webb!

Check Out Optimist Made: https://optimistmade.com/

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Ava explains the ins and outs of sound healing and crystal singing bowls. This episode ends in a sound bath, so get comfy, get on your yoga mat, and drop in to the sweet calming sounds.

Today’s episode is brought to you by The Work by Ava.  The Work by Ava is an online platform for all things yoga, movement, and meditation.  The Work offers prerecorded classes and content, live classes via Zoom, journal prompts, and more!  Check it out at www.theworkbyava.com and use code BIB5 for $5 off your first month.  While you’re at it, The Work by Ava’s Instagram handle is @avamoreno.

Kelly Barendt is an extremely creative blogger, influencer, Youtuber, and most recently found quite the TikTok Following, while balancing a career in digital marketing, Pinterest management, and is on the editorial staff of a magazine. Kelly shares a raw look into her personal life living with a rare and debilitating neurological disorder.  She shares about her life with Friedreich's Ataxia (FA), because this is what she desperately needed when  newly diagnosed at age 18.  Kelly’s main message is to show life goes on, challenges can be overcome, and there is so much joy in this world when you look for it. 

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Instagram: @KellyandFA

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Today’s episode is brought to you by The Work by Ava.  The Work by Ava is an online platform for all things yoga, movement, and meditation.  The Work offers prerecorded classes and content, live classes via Zoom, journal prompts, and more!  Check it out at www.theworkbyava.com and use code BIB5 for $5 off your first month.  While you’re at it, The Work by Ava’s Instagram handle is @avamoreno.

Chad has graced the global stages of the Grammys, The BET Awards, The ESPYS Awards and NBC’s The Voice. His work as a choreographer for the popular BET film "The New Edition Story” distinguishes him as a skilled creative force in the entertainment field. Currently, Chadric serves as the assistant choir coordinator and ensemble member for Kanye West’s the Samples. Chad works closely with Mr. West and other creative staff to produce the critically acclaimed Sunday Services. While performing with the Samples, Chad also styles, sings, and contributes choreography as an assistant choreographer, and this is just grazing the surface.

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Dene Logan Selkin is a Marriage and Family Psychotherapist, Yogini, and Mindfulness Teacher in LA Area.  Also a mama and co-host of the podcast Cheaper Than Therapy.

Dene's website can be found here.

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Today’s episode is brought to you by The Work by Ava.  The Work by Ava is an online platform for all things yoga, movement, and meditation.  The Work offers prerecorded classes and content, live classes via Zoom, journal prompts, and more!  Check it out at www.theworkbyava.com and use code BIB5 for $5 off your first month.  While you’re at it, The Work by Ava’s Instagram handle is @avamoreno.

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