Danica Patrick Pretty Intense Podcast

Born in San Diego, Marcela Luz Valladolid-Rodriguez, Marcela's dream of being a chef was sparked when she worked at her Aunt Marcela’s cooking school in Tijuana, Mexico.

Marcela  graduated from the Los Angeles Culinary Institute as a certified cook. She then moved to Paris, France where she graduated as a classically trained pastry Chef at the Ritz-Escoffier Cooking School.

She then returned to Tijuana, started her own catering company, and taught cooking techniques to students out of her home. Marcela then joined the team at Bon Appetit magazine as an editor and recipe stylist.

In 2005 Marcela competed in The Apprentice: Martha Stewart, where she won 4th place. Marcela's first cooking program was called Gelatos con Sabor on Discovery en Espanol, showing viewers local Hispanic homes and traditional recipes. Her first book came out in 2009, Fresh Mexico: 100 Simple Recipes for True Mexican Flavor, followed by her second book in 2010, titled Mexican Made Easy. Marcela  went on to appear in many cooking programs including the Food Networks, The Kitchen, which she co-hosted.

Elisa Romeo, M.A., M.F.T, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, mystic, and the author of Meet Your Soul: A Powerful Guide to Connect to Your Most Sacred Self. Her worldwide private practice, which grew by word of mouth, consists of thousands of clients, who she works with by merging a background in depth psychology with an ability to directly communicate with the Soul.

Adam Foley, is a teacher of conscious masculinity and Soul embodiment. He has trained with world-renowned gurus in India, studying yoga and mysticism. Adam experienced a full awakening when he met his wife, Elisa. Through their meeting, he awoke to his past lives, ability to connect with spirits and discovered the true nature and purpose of his Soul.

Their Soul reunion and relationship showed them each how to activate and work with the Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine energies within spiritual partnership. Together they host the popular spiritual podcast, Holy & Human. Adam and Elisa offer individual and couples sessions, lead spiritual retreats and host an online mystery school.  Learn more at: www.TheHolyHeart.com

Gretchen Rubin is the author of several books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers, The Four Tendencies, Better Than Before, The Happiness Project, and Happier at Home. She has an enormous readership, both in print and online, and her books have sold 3.5 million copies worldwide, in more than thirty languages. On her popular weekly podcast "Happier with Gretchen Rubin", she discusses good habits and happiness with her sister Elizabeth Craft; they’ve been called the “Click and Clack of podcasters.” Her podcast was named in iTunes’s lists of “Best Podcasts of 2015” and was named in the Academy of Podcasters “Best Podcasts of 2016.” BuzzFeed listed Happier in 10 Life-Changing Things to Try in June and the New Yorker said, “Their voices remind you that life is a human project that we’re all experimenting with.” The podcast consistently ranks in the iTunes Top Charts. Fast Company named Gretchen Rubin to its list of Most Creative People in Business, and she’s a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100.

Dr. David Sinclair PHD is an the Australian born leading professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School, best known for his research on aging and longevity mechanisms. Author of Lifespan: Why We Age - and Why We Don't Have To. Sinclair obtained a Bachelor of Science at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, and received the Australian Commonwealth Prize. In 1995, he received a Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics from the same school,focusing on gene regulation in yeast. In 1999, Sinclair was hired at Harvard Medical School. In 2004, Sinclair, founded Sirtris Pharmaceuticals. Sinclair became known for making statements about resveratrol like: “(It's) as close to a miraculous molecule as you can find.... One hundred years from now, people will maybe be taking these molecules on a daily basis to prevent heart disease, stroke, and cancer." In 2018, Sinclair was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for "distinguished service to medical research into the biology of ageing and lifespan extension, as a geneticist and academic, to biosecurity initiatives, and as an advocate for the study of science”.

Gabrielle Bernstein is an American motivational speaker, life coach, and author. Bernstein teaches primarily from the text "A Course In Miracles". She teaches a practical application of the course's principles emphasizing self-love, forgiveness, and a holistic approach to spirituality. In 2009, Bernstein was featured in The New York Times as a "guru" for the next generation. In 2008, she founded HerFuture.com, a social networking and mentoring website for women. Bernstein has written seven books, worked as a public relations entrepreneur, and founded the PR firm SparkPlug Communications. Additionally, she co-founded the Women's Entrepreneurial Network, a non-profit professional organization that connects female entrepreneurs. Bernstein grew up in Larchmont, New York, where she attended a Jewish summer camp and led a youth group. In 2001, she graduated from Syracuse University where she studied theatre. She is currently working on a new book about Kundalini Yoga sutras applied to modern daily living. Bernstein welcomed her first child, Oliver, with husband Zach Rocklin in December 2019.

As a racecar driver, Danica Patrick broke barriers and set records with her on-track performance. In 2005, Danica stunned the world by leading 19 laps and finishing fourth in her first Indianapolis 500. She became the first woman to lead laps and score a top-five finish in the historic race. In 2008, Danica made history again becoming the first woman to win a major-league open-wheel race in a North American series with her victory in the IndyCar Series Indy Japan 300 race. With her racing career behind her, Danica looks to her next chapter as she focuses on her passions: good food, great wine, fitness and helping others achieve their goals.

Najwa Zebian was born in Lebanon. She moved with her family to Canada when she was sixteen years old. She became a teacher as well as a doctoral candidate in educational leadership. Najwa began to heal her sixteen-year old self by writing to heal her students. Since self-publishing her first collection of poetry and prose in 2016, Najwa has become an inspiration to millions of people worldwide.

When Alina Morse was seven years old, she went to the bank with her dad and the teller offered her a lollipop. While she really wanted to accept, her parents always told her that candy was terrible for her teeth. So, she asked her dad, “Why can’t we make a lollipop that’s actually good for your teeth?” And in that moment the idea for Zollipops was born! Together, Alina and her dad set off to make delicious lollipop treats that were actually good for teeth. In 2014, the first Zollipops treat hit the shelves: a vegan, natural, smart and yummy candy. Alina became known as the “Lollipop Girl,” a true Kid-trepreneur!

Citizen Cope is both a person (singer/songwriter Clarence Greenwood) and an acoustic-driven band. Born in Memphis and raised in Washington, D.C., Greenwood is the leader of the group, and he steers the band's soulful sound by serving as keyboardist, guitarist, lead singer, DJ, songwriter, and producer.

Trevor is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. His music is a mix of roots, folk, and reggae. Many of the artist's themes revolve around spirituality and life exploration. His latest album “The Fruitful Darkness” can be found on Apple Music and Spotify.