For the New Year episode of GROWTH ON THE ROCKS, I’m welcoming back fan-favorite Alex Propson for his third appearance—this time for an honest, no-fluff conversation about fitness, business, and integrity.

Alex opens up about his passion for fitness and how his education and professional training laid the foundation for launching the NautiFit business model. We talk about his work primarily with women and why sustainable lifestyle shifts matter far more than quick fixes. Together, we break down current fitness trends that actually make sense—along with the misleading, harmful, and unrealistic advice dominating social media.

Alex also shares what life looks like after Below Deck and Winter House, how visibility has shaped his brand, and the big vision he has for NautiFit heading into 2026. If you’re looking to set smart, actionable fitness goals in the New Year—without falling for gimmicks—this episode will help you approach your health, your mindset, and your goals with clarity, intention, and integrity.

To work with Alex, visit him on Instagram at : https://www.instagram.com/alexpropson/

In this week’s Christmas-week episode, I’m joined by the incredible Alexis Arnold, Transformational Nutrition Coach and the woman who will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about your body, gut health, and emotional well-being. We dive into the power of personalized nutrition, the mind–body–gut connection, and how food can truly help you glow from the inside out.

Alexis also shares simple, realistic tips to stay grounded, nourished, and sane during the holiday chaos—yes, even when the cookies and stress are calling your name. If you’re ready to feel good in your body and your mind this season, this one’s for you.

To work with Alexis, visit: https://pillar-wellness.com/

This week I sit down with the unstoppable GiGi Diaz—media personality, entrepreneur, entertainer, mom, and the powerhouse behind Seizing Happy. We dive into her incredible journey from gracing the stage of Sábados Gigante as a young performer, to launching her own dance studio, to becoming a familiar voice on radio and TV.

GiGi shares the pivotal moments that shaped her career, the reinventions that kept her aligned, and the passion that fuels her mission to help women entrepreneurs build happier, more intentional lives. This conversation is fun, inspiring, and a masterclass in owning your story without apology.

To connect with GiGi, follow her on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/gigidiazlive/

In this episode, I sit down with Susanne White, creator of Caregiver Warrior and author of the powerful guide helping millions navigate one of life’s toughest roles. Susanne shares her personal journey caring for both parents—beginning with her father unknowingly managing her mother’s dementia—and the emotional, spiritual, and practical lessons she learned along the way.

We dive into what caregivers truly need, how to support them beyond surface-level gestures, and meaningful gift ideas for the upcoming holiday season. If you love or know a caregiver, this conversation will help you show up with more compassion, understanding, and intention.

To learn more about Susanne and to purchase her book, visit her website: https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/

This week I sit down with American Cornhole League Pro, Lori Dool. We discuss Lori's journey from education to becoming a professional athlete, the inclusive nature of cornhole, and the sport's potential for growth, including its push for Olympic recognition.

Lori shares insights on mental preparation, the importance of community in cornhole, and her aspirations for the future of the American Cornhole League. The conversation also touches on the role of women in the sport and the significance of promoting cornhole in schools.

To learn more about Lori, visit her website: https://loridool.com

This Thanksgiving, I’m slowing down, taking a breath, and giving thanks for you. In this special solo episode, A Moment of Thanks: Celebrating You, the Podcast, and This Journey, I’m reflecting on the incredible community that has grown around Growth on the Rocks—every listener, every new subscriber, and every guest who has poured their heart, humor, and wisdom into this show.

I also share how gratitude journaling has become one of my most powerful manifestation practices. From shifting my energy on tough days to helping my clients step into the identity of the woman they’re becoming, daily gratitude is a tool that creates real transformation. In this episode, you’ll hear exactly how I use it, why it works, and how you can weave it into your own life—starting today.

Pour a drink, get cozy, and join me for a heartfelt moment of reflection and appreciation.

In this special episode, we take you inside the STIMULATE: Purpose to Pleasure conference — a space where sexual wellness, empowerment, and personal expression collide. I walked the floor and asked innovators, educators, and brand leaders one powerful question: How do you define intimacy?

From sensual connection to emotional safety, from self-love to curiosity and exploration, you’ll hear raw, thoughtful, and diverse answers that challenge the way we think about intimacy — not just in relationships, but within ourselves. This isn’t just about pleasure toys and wellness brands; it’s about connection, vulnerability, body autonomy, and reclaiming what it means to feel empowered in our skin.

Whether you're on a personal journey, healing old narratives, or stepping boldly into your pleasure era, this episode invites you to explore intimacy as a lived experience — one rooted in presence, authenticity, and self-permission.

To learn more about STIMULATE, visit: https://stimulatetheshow.com

Special thanks to the brands in this episode:

• My Plus One
• Tenga Global
• Motor Bunny
• Promescent
• Like A Kitten
• Popstar Labs
• Aneros
• Wicked Sensual Care
• Splash Blanket
• Common Confidential
• Sportsheets
• Sexual Health Alliance
• The Future Method
• Get Lucky Toys
• Nu Sensuelle
• Fantasia Toy
• Wujj
• Pure Envy
• Dame Products
• Coconu
• Pro DX
• O Shot Women

This week I sit down with Makeiba Winclas — founder of the global luxury travel network Bougie Black Girls — to talk about visibility, access, and elevating the Black woman travel experience. Makeiba shares the story behind BBG and her mission to place Black women in spaces where we’ve historically been excluded, overlooked, or told we didn’t belong.

From private villas and yachts to Michelin-star dining and curated international adventures, Bougie Black Girls isn’t just about travel — it’s about expansion, liberation, and rewriting the narrative of who gets to experience luxury. We dive into the power of community, identity, and seeing women who look like us thriving across the globe. This is an invitation to dream bigger, elevate unapologetically, and take up space — passport in hand.

If you’re ready to enter rooms, countries, and levels you once thought were impossible, this conversation is your boarding pass.

To learn more about Bougie Black Girls, visit: https://form.jotform.com/253086900011446?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnaDQ5QxKcmm7n2qrTGHgpHgDRBPbZny_P0_020rwmg1QRernz-M3Q6eurLJc_aem_dl0CJrOXeC_iJjzo9i4q9g

This week I sit down with Coach Lee — attorney turned time-audit queen, sleep-ritual fanatic and author who turned her calendar into a high-performance asset. In this episode, she walks through how she tracks every minute, categories tasks as true value-adds, and protects her most precious resource: her own hours. We explore her sleep system (yes, it’s that disciplined), how she aligns her energy with her goals, and how she built a life that fits her values—not the other way around.

Whether you’re launching a bold coaching empire, kicking inner-critics to the curb, or just ready to reclaim your clock, this session is your playbook. Tune in to learn how to stop squandering time and start investing it—so you can live with fire, purpose, and yes, a little wine-filled sassy self-celebration.

To work with Coach Lee, check out : https://bio.site/legallee.me?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadDkSVzT4Uc6yNFaWXL9Cxjsf5qQPi2RmNr-jIDkTbWKB42UV1QubrwiS1sBw_aem_Eqcpofgqs2yEo1kx6Ug8Ag

To get 10% off of the Parafy Cleanse to improve your gut health in time for the holidays, use code DESIREE10 at check out: https://rogershood.com/product/the-ultimate-parafy-kit/

This week I sit down with former boxer turned businessman and philanthropist Alan Santana steps into the ring with Growth on the Rocks to talk about how discipline, grit, and resilience shaped every chapter of his life.

From early mornings training in the gym to building businesses that give back, Alan shares how the lessons he learned from every punch—both literal and figurative—helped him create lasting success outside the ring. We dive into the mindset that separates champions from quitters, the importance of saving and investing young, and how failure can become your fiercest motivator if you let it.

Whether you’re fighting for your next big goal or learning to get back up after life knocks you down, this episode will remind you that your strength isn’t proven when you never fall—it’s revealed when you rise.

Learn more about Allan and purchase his book here:

https://alansantana.com