On this episode of DAMSEL (no distress) we feature one of our many BOSS LADIES: Jordan Ellis. 

Jordan is the Hufflepuff behind Jordandené, a geeky lifestyle brand based in Brooklyn, NY.

Jordan is also the co-editor of The Sartorial Geek (a nerdy magazine, podcast, and online community), and she helps geeky businesses navigate internet marketing at Jordandené Social.

To learn more about Jordan or to buy any of her nerdy gear you can follow her on IG @jordandenenyc and or visit her website https://jordandene.com/.

On this episode of DAMSEL (no distress) we talk to Shanon Morris, a Registered Dietitian, about healthy eating. 

Shanon has been working with communities from children to senior citizens for over a decade with the goal of making nutrition relatable, accessible and enjoyable for all.

Shanon studied Nutritional Sciences at Howard University and Nutrition and Exercise Science at Columbia University, giving her the tools to influence behavioral change not only in her own neighborhood of Harlem, but all of New York City. Shanon currently serves as the Senior Director of Community Impact for the American Heart Association.

Shanon is also the author of an incredible children's book called MC Veggie Fresh Rocks the Mic. 

To learn more about Shanon you can follow her on IG @shanonmorrisrd and to learn more about her services and her book please visit her website here. 

On this episode of DAMSEL (no distress) we talk all things postpartum with Paige Bell-Rothwell.

Paige is a wife, mother to a toddler and newborn due soon, and a certified breastfeeding specialist.  She is an Endo warrior with stage 4 endometriosis who underwent IVF for her two blessings of children.

With difficulties in navigating postpartum and breast feeding, she embarked on a journey to become a breastfeeding specialist to help other women/families along in their postpartum journey.

To learn more about Paige, and the postpartum services she and her wife offer, you can follow Dear Postpartum Mama on Instagram: @postpartum_mama.

In the 9th episode of DAMSEL (no distress) we talk about all things related to corporate recruiting and job searching. 

Our guest this week is Alex Kaplan, a NYC-based corporate recruiter with Clarity LLC working hard to match top talent with companies across the across the country. She has degrees in both Spanish and Education and worked for NYU Undergraduate Admissions for 6+ years. When not recruiting, Alex spends the majority of her time watching Seinfeld reruns and trying to convince anyone who will listen that candy corn is a legitimate food.

To learn more about Alex and Clarity, LLC  you can check out the website here or follow along on Instagram: @clarityrecruiting.

On the 8th episode of DAMSEL (no distress) we wanted to celebrate National Coming Out Day, October 11th. 

We asked friends and listeners to share their stories of coming out to friends, family and coworkers. These stories are happy, sad, inspirational and funny. But most importantly they are only a small sample of the experiences that the LGBTQ+ community have when showing their true selves to the ones they love the most. 

On the 7th episode of DAMSEL (no distress) we talk to Courtney Hutchison about her experience with miscarriage, IVF and infertility.

Courtney is an event director , athleisure entrepreneur and infertility blogger. She and her husband, Eli, started their blog and instagram @becominghutchison after navigating two years of miscarriage, infertility diagnosis and surgeries.

They want to be a voice for all those couples who silently struggle and feel isolated or alone on their journey to parenthood- sharing unfiltered and honest accounts of their journey and their relationship.


To learn more about Courtney you can follow her on Instagram: @becominghutchison or you can visit her blog here. 

On this episode of DAMSEL (no distress) we are talking all things BAKING! with Rhi Gupta, Baker Extraordinaire! 

Rhi is a graphic designer & enthusiastic community manager/marketing human, currently working on the PAX shows at ReedPop. When she's not working she can be found inside puffs of sugar and flour in her kitchen in Connecticut, likely looking for someone to taste test her latest recipe experiment.

To learn more about Rhi and her baked goods you can follow her on:
Instagram: @bakerhi
Twitter @bakerhi
or visit her blog: www.bakerhi.com 

On this episode of DAMSEL (no distress) we have the amazing opportunity to talk to small business owner and makeup artist Flynn Pyykkonen. 

Flynn is a professional makeup artist based in New York City whose work can be described as clean, fresh, and flawless. She works in film, print, editorial, advertising, fashion, and television. She is also available for weddings, private clients, and events.

Contact Flynn at [email protected] for rates and bookings.

To learn more about Flynn you can follow her on Instagram: @makeupby_flynn and @redbeautybridal

In our fourth episode of DAMSEL (no distress) we are talking with Kelsey Trainor about taking the leap with her career, even when she wasn't completely sure of the outcome.

Kelsey is a lawyer, producer, and writer who resides in New York City. She currently serves as in-house counsel for a national media company. Formerly, Kelsey worked for the hit CBS series Blue Bloods.

As a two-sport collegiate athlete and former college coach, Kelsey writes for a number of publications regarding issues related to collegiate athletics, equality in sports, and more.

To learn more about Kelsey you can follow her on Twitter or Instagram.

In our third episode of DAMSEL (no distress) we are talking with Joi Britt about all things mental health wellness and why it's so important to take the time for self care.

Joi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker born and raised in the Bronx. She has worked in various roles with children, adolescents and families over her career.  In November 2019, Joi took a leap of faith and opened her own private practice -  Life Intentionally Psychotherapy Services.

In March 2020 (pre-quarantine), Joi took an even bigger leap of faith when she left her full-time job and dedicated herself full-time to work on her dreams and purpose.

Joi is also the host of The Joi of Social Work Podcast which launched in January 2018. Her podcast takes listeners on her journey of life after loss and the importance of mental health wellness.

Also, she has a dope mental health related clothing line you can check out here!

To learn more about Joi you can follow her on Instagram: @thejoiofsocialwork or you can visit her website here.