Today I'm speaking with subconscious therapist and acupuncturist Krishna Avalon about what it really means to change one's mind. "We create 97% of our lives from the subconscious mind." It's time to get to know all about it right?In this episode we cover:- what subconscious therapy means to her and how she works with her clients - Psych-K and IFS (Internal Family Systems)- why affirmations work and sometimes do not (or just take a very long time to get through to the subconscious)- the import...

Today I'm sitting down with Ericka Rodriguez, founder of one of my favorite beauty brands, Axiology. Those 'balmies' were one of the first products I reviewed on my YouTube channel years ago! I'm currently on a journey to have plastic play a much smaller role in my everyday life, so I was even more excited to get tips from Ericka since she's a pioneer in the industry when it comes to consciously created products. We dive into:- how & why Axiology started- how she built the brand...

Renee, Founder of Megaphone Functional Health is back for part 4 of our Lost & Found series where we're checking in at the midway point of my year-long protocol. We'll chat honestly about how things have been going and of course, hear feedback from Renee covering all things hormones, gut health and beyond!0:01:13 - we dig into the impact of supplements vs lifestyle changes0:06:51 - pms and energy levels...it's OK to be a little tired, but Renee shares when intense fatigue is a sign of ano...

Today I'm chatting with Suzanne LeRoux, Founder and President of One Love Organics, a brand that has stood the test of time over the past 14 years and for good reason. It's a personal family favorite on my end, and I'm not alone.In today's episode Suzanne shares her story and what led her to not only launching a brand, but also the only ECOCERT® licensed manufacturing facility for natural and organic cosmetics in the state of Georgia.I finally get answers to the efficacy of eye creams, real-t...

I'm sitting down today with Alexandra Watkins, bestselling author and Chief Executive Boss Lady of Eat My Words, a renowned naming firm. For nearly 20 years, she and her naming firm, have created love-at-first sight brand names for countless companies including Amazon, Coca-Cola, Disney, Twitter, and Google. Her personal "Name Hall of Fame" includes Wendy's Baconator, Neato robotic vacuum, Burger King’s Mac n’ Cheetos, Spanish language school Gringo Lingo, and frozen yogurt franchise Spoon Me...

Today I’m chatting with Founder of The Ingredientist, Holly Moore, the powerhouse behind product development for some of your favorite cosmetic products on the market today. In this episode we’ll cover:Holly’s journey to becoming a sought after product developer in the cosmetics worldA peek behind-the-scenes of what it’s like for brands that are creating the products we add to cartSustainability, what it means, how brands contend with current challengesMarketing claims: Holly is super tr...

Today we're speaking with the wonderful Kathy Tagenel, President of Go-Givers International, all about a tool called the Kolbe A Index. My initial discussions with Kathy were eye-opening to say the least. I've taken 'em all, Meyers Briggs, and other EQ/IQ tests as a new student x4 growing up. This Index was probably the most impactful of all, I only wish I had access to it when I was in middle school!In this episode we cover:- How to unlock your innate abilities and harness the Kolbe Index in...

We're back with episode 3 of the Lost & Found series where I chat with Reneé, Founder of Megaphone Functional Nutrition, about my health and wellness journey.Last time we touched on hormones. Today we're doing a deeper dive into that and also the HTMA (hair, tissue and mineral analysis) results.We'll cover:- how natural light and vitamin D can drastically help with hormone levels- how hormone levels can affect your allergy symptoms- a live review of the HTMA results which brings me to...-...

Welcome back for episode 2 of my wellness series Lost & Found, that I kicked off a few weeks back with the wonderful Reneé Bergmen, founder of Megaphone Functional Health.For the past 6 years my tagline has been 'I try it out for you so you know what to buy and what NOT to buy.' I've tested thousands of dollars worth of clean beauty, skincare and haircare products. With this series I'm taking an inside-out approach to living a beautiful life. I'm testing and reviewing a functional n...

Today I’m speaking with Lin Chen, CEO & founder of a brand called Pink Moon. In this episode we’ll cover:Lin’s story that led her to creating Pink MoonWhy you’ll see the word ‘selfcare’ more than you will the word 'skincare' on her website and product pagesThe Pink Moon approach: think a holistic take that incorporates TCM, Reiki, astrology and moreWe’ll dive into ingredients and why one may be better for you than another depending on the mood your skin is inLin’s everyday selfcare r...