This episode features Nicole Gaucher, a Human Design Guide and the owner of the Vibrant Alignment Academy.

As a Human Design Guide, Nicole helps women understand themselves to know how best to use their energy, leverage their gifts, confidently make decisions, and create aligned opportunities. 

In our conversation we talk about what Human Design is, how to understand your charts, and how Human Design helped Nicole embrace motherhood and become a more involved mom!

Here is the link to download your Human Design chart: vibrantalignment.me/chart

Here is the link to Nicole’s current one on one offers and personalized guidebook: vibrantalignment.me/links

Listeners can use code CULTIVATE10 for 10% off a one on one session.

Nicole is also available for partnership and small team sessions and in person or virtual classes, workshops, and guest speaking. 

Email: [email protected] to inquire. 

Business Website: 

vibrantalignment.me

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This episode features Maria Rotella!

Maria is a local baker with 15 years of experience and entrepreneurship. She strives to create welcoming and inclusive events for LGBTQ communities in the CNY area. Building up women entrepreneurs and people who identify as female is one focus Maria is very passionate about. ‘ There’s enough room at the table for everyone.’  You can catch her in the summer months operating her “Swift” inspired food truck serving up themed treats and desserts and drinks throughout the summer months. She works with businesses, weddings, schools, special events and catering. You can find Maria and the truck at Syracuse Food Truck Association events or book her for your next women’s event!

LGBTQ /Swiftie owned🌈 

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This episode features Amy Tao-Woodley, a nutritionist, entrepreneur, and the owner of Based Wellness.

Amy has a Master of Science degree in Applied Nutrition from New York Chiropractic College where she graduated with honors. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University at Buffalo. Her company Based Wellness is all about health, happiness and inspired living, specializing in nutrition consulting, esthetics services and massage therapy.

During our conversation, Amy and I talk all about what it means to start a business, her journey into motherhood, IVF, and her incredible experience with home birth.

To get in touch with Amy, email [email protected] 

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CNY Women’s Network is a Syracuse-based company which provides Public Relations services that prioritize community and collaboration between woman-owned businesses. 

We connect, promote, and celebrate the people and businesses of central, upstate New York.

Email [email protected] to learn more about how we can amplify your brand.

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This episode features Jessica Falcone, a licensed esthetician, certified laser technician, and the owner of Jessica Elizabeth Skincare.

Jessica holds certifications with BTL Aesthetics, Inmode MD, Candela, and has furthered her education with Skin Pen, Zo Skin Health, DMK Skincare, Skinbetter Science, and VI Aesthetics. 

Her expertise extends to acne treatment, having earned numerous certifications and created the highly successful J.E.S. Acne Advanced Program. She also holds the distinction of being a Skinceuticals Skincare Ambassador, a certified Master Aesthetician with Hydrafacial MD, and a member of the Associated Skincare Professionals. 

Jessica recognizes that no two faces are alike, and makes sure to personalize every client’s skincare journey. During our conversation, Jessica opens up about how her experience dealing with acne motivated her desire to help others with their skin issues. She also talks about the challenges she faced starting her business during a divorce and Covid, the holistic nature of skincare, and the positive impact of her work on the lives of her clients. 

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This week’s episode features Heather Loveland-Button, the owner of Home Sweet Home Cleaning & Gardening LLC. She has over 20 years of experience in the residential cleaning industry and horticultural field and is passionate about finding healthy ways to reduce stress for busy parents by providing services to help them focus on what they truly love. 

Heather has been recognized for her work as a catalyst business with the Great Utica Chamber of Commerce and her contributions to the non-profit Cleaning for a Reason. She also recently purchased CNY Green Bucket Project, which provides residences in Oneida County with a recycling option for their food waste. 

During our discussion, Heather shares her journey of growing Home Sweet Home, what she has done to market her business, and the significance of community service through Cleaning for a Reason, where she offers free cleaning services to cancer patients.

She also delves into her care and passion for the wellbeing of the earth, and how The Green Bucket Project makes it accessible for families to turn their food into energy. 

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On today’s episode, I sit down with Kristina Blackford, the

During our conversation, we talk all about how Kristina got

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This week’s episode features Hannah Roukous, owner of Novel Marketing Company, which helps creative entrepreneurs build strong brands through website and social media design services. Hannah is a mother, friend, human, and branding expert. 

In this episode, we talk about how Hannah got her start working for a corporate outdoors company, and how her experience with motherhood and coming back into her role at the company led her to pursue her freelance career.

During our conversation, she shares a beautiful story about a female leader she had that advocated for her when she really needed it. Her story shows that we should be paving the way and lifting the women up that come behind us. 

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On this episode of The Cultivate Podcast, I am speaking with Ellie Aaron. Ellie started out as a yoga and meditation teacher, and she is now a sales and love coach. Her Soulful Sales Method has been taught to hundreds of people and has even closed over 2 million in sales. 

Ellie believes that all women can have a successful business while also having a healthy, loving, thriving relationship, and she’s here to help you create both. 

During our conversation, Ellie shares her journey from struggling with money insecurities to becoming a successful money abundance coach. We talk about going from a scarcity to an abundance mindset, the power of healing your relationship with money, and embodying the persona you want to be in order to attract success. 

We also discuss our exciting event that is coming up on May 11th called Money Abundance for Women in Biz. It will be held from 12 pm-2 pm via Zoom. Ellie will be deep-diving into what could be getting in the way between ourselves and a healthy relationship with our money.  

You can use the code: CULTIVATE20 for 20% off admission to our upcoming event, Money Abundance for Women-in-Biz happening virtually on May 11 from 12-2PM. 

Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/872281406167?aff=oddtdtcreator 

Early-bird / members: 47 (limit to 20) - Friday 9AM-Sunday 11:59 PM 9am while supplies last

Full price $57

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On today’s episode of The Cultivate Podcast, I am joined Britty O’Connor. Britty is the owner and head baker of Flour & Salt Bakery and Cafe, as well as Martha’s on Madison. She is also the president of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. 

Britty got her degree in education, but as someone who has been baking since early adulthood, when she was offered the brick-and-mortar for Flour & Salt, she knew she couldn’t pass up the opportunity. 

During our conversation, Britty shares insights into her unexpected journey of owning Flour and Salt, sharing how she expanded her business, opened a new location, and adapted to what her market wanted. She emphasizes the importance of hiring the right people and fostering a strong team dynamic. 

Additionally, Britty shares the concept of radical candor, and how this management style has allowed her to build a team that is passionate and aligned with the values of the bakery. She also hints about some of her potential future projects, including writing a cookbook and offering consulting for aspiring entrepreneurs. 

To check out Flour & Salt on Instagram, click here. 

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Flour & Salt Cafe is located at: 

37 Lebanon St

Hamilton, NY 13346

Flour & Salt Bakery is located at: 

7 Maple Ave 

Hamilton, NY 13346

Hours: 

Wednesday through Friday 7:30 am to 2 pm

Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 2 pm

Martha’s on Madison is located at: 

3 Madison St

Hamilton, NY 13346

Hours: 

Tuesday through Friday 4 to 11 pm

Saturday 12 to 11 pm

Monthly No Mic Night

Tuesday Tiki Night

Wednesday Wine Down

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On today’s episode of The Cultivate Podcast, I am speaking with Bill Berthel and Erika Davis from Emergent. Emergent is a leadership team and organizational development organization right here in Central New York. It offers an array of services to affect both individual and organizational transformation. Their offerings extend from executive coaching to leadership training and corporate retreats, to motivational speaking. 

Bill has 25 years of experience in various leadership roles and found his calling in the world of professional coaching. He believes that when people lean into discovering their highest potential, and can then find their true paths, nothing can stop them. 

Erika is a professional coach who has 25 years of business experience and training with iPEC, an ICF (International Coaching Federations) accredited training program. She has a passion for transforming businesses into places where people choose to work, play, and create. 

During our conversation, we dive into the benefits of adopting a coaching approach in leadership, strategies for cultivating a thriving and motivated team culture, and how to both give and receive feedback. 

To learn more about Emergent, click here. 

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Emergent is located at: 

100 Clinton Square 

126 North Salina Street, Suite 402

Syracuse, NY 13202

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This episode is brought to you by⁠ Kithe Studio⁠.

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