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Nikki Faye left her corporate job 3 years ago and took a leap of faith to gain more freedom and adventure in her life. 3 years and 30 countries later, Nikki Faye and I connect from Nairobi, Kenya to Brooklyn, NY to dive into what it's like to date around the world as a global nomad! Join global nomad, Nikki Faye The Wanderer and I as we discuss the ins and outs of leaving your corporate job, nomading around the world and the dating scene from Italy to Kenya, Colombia and beyond on Episode 91 of Ignite Intimacy! About Nikki Nikki Faye is a lover of travel, blogger, entrepreneur, public speaker and travel influencer. From a young age, she jumped at every opportunity to travel, meet people, and learn from the lives of others all around the world, and in turn, she would like to inspire and educate the people along her path to travel and experience this amazing planet to the fullest. Connect Instagram: NikkiFayeTheWanderer FB: NFTheWanderer Twitter: NFTheWanderer

Coach Yari is a ball of delicious, creative energy. Her presence literally makes me feel ignited and energized!!

Yari takes us on a journey through her life where a focus on creating the perfect exterior eventually led Yari to clean up the mental, emotional and physical weight she was carrying with her through life in order to create radiance from within. Would you like to experience more beauty, ease, flow and self expression inside and out?! Then join Coach Yari and I as we explore living life unleashed, the power of authenticity, redefining weight, and being free to express your sensual sexual self on Episode 90 of Ignite Intimacy!!

About Yari

Yarixa Ferrao, A.K.A, Coach Yari (Ya-di) is a world-renowned inspirational and transformative health and fitness personality who has been featured on multiple TV and Media outlets. Yari's mission and purpose is to be a soul-igniter, passion provoker and a catalyst of courageous creativity and personal freedom! Through SoulBody Method and Unleash, she curates elevating, liberating and expansive experiences for others.

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Meika Hollender had an itch to launch a business. When her Father came to her with the idea of starting an all natural condom company it peaked her interest. The company, Sustain, now has a variety of all natural, organic and ethically made products in the sexual health and period space so that women can rest assured they are only putting the very best in their vaginas and on their bodies! Join Meika and I as we dive deep into a powerful conversation on sexual health, organic and sustainable sex and period products, sexual pleasure, activism and paying it forward on Episode 89 of Ignite Intimacy!

About Meika

Meika Hollender is the Co-Founder and CEO at Sustain Natural, a leading brand of all natural, vagina-friendly products. She is also the creator of GetOnTop, a national campaign aimed at getting women to take control of their sexual health. Meika has been listed on Forbes 30 under 30, Fast Company's Most Creative People and Inc. 30 under 30, and her second book Get On Top was released in March 2018.

Through their 10%4 initiative, Sustain donates 10% of their pretax profits to women who currently lack access to basic needs like sex ed, family planning, STD testing, and breast exams.

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This is NOT your ordinary dating conversation!! Get ready for some FIYAH and POWERS through this conversation!! You'll have this one on repeat… Miriam Moufide and I have been friends for over 15 years. And, we've been through it all together. Miriam is one of the most brilliant, powerful, loving and loyal humans I know. She is a stand for humanity, women, peace and justice. She also has insight into men, relationships and dating that makes her one of my go-to sources for advice, a swift kick in the booty and a reset on my worth, how I set myself up in romantic interactions and relationships and what's possible for me to actually create what I desire to experience in this space. Join Miriam and I for a POWERFUL and INSIGHTFUL conversation about dating, knowing and valuing your worth in romantic relationships, making it fun, keeping it sexy and the power of a 30-day breakup rule on Episode 88 of Ignite Intimacy!

About Miriam

Miriam Moufide, aka The Gangstress is a singer, songwriter and social activist based in Montreal, Canada. Born in Wales to a Moroccan father and British mother, she was raised in Morocco. Miriam's love for music and anthropology has led her to visit and live in 30 different countries, and to eventually put her experiences to music. Drawing on her education in theatre, music and workshop facilitation she worked with the Rainbow Caravan for Peace, performing in street theatre and giving workshops on bioregionalism, permaculture, ecovillage design, nutrition and spiritual gatherings.

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Ariel White is a brilliant, powerful and creative woman who founded My Little Yoni, a cute, lovable and huggable Vagina inspired doll reminding women (and others) to connect with the unique, creative and expressive power of the Vagina! When we met, Ariel was surrounded by her 'My Little Yoni' dolls at a Wild Vessel event in Los Angeles. She was pointed, fierce, loving and insightful and I immediately felt a connection with her. Tune in as Ariel and I dive deep into the new archetype of the Post Patriarchal Woman, Self Lovership, Relational Fluidity, Masculine + Feminine and Sexual Sovereignty on Episode 87 of Ignite Intimacy! About Ariel Artist, teacher, producer & director of cause-based media, Ariel White is a respected expert and speaker in the realms of sexuality and personal development. As the founder of the progressive pleasure-based sex edutainment company, My Little Yoni, Ariel has presented at the same seminars as industry giants like Esther Perel, Gay & Katie Hendricks, and Dan Savage. Connect Website Instagram: @mylittleyoni, @arielwhitexo

Jason Rosario is a man on a mission to create safe spaces for men of color, and a framework for what healthy masculinity looks like. After a successful career in finance Jason launched The Lives of Men (TLoM) to highlight and empower men of color, their interests, experiences and lifestyles. Join Jason and I as we explore the world of powerfully vulnerable men, masculinity, safe spaces, the over sexualization of black men and more on Episode 86 of Ignite Intimacy!!

About Jason

Jason Rosario is a social entrepreneur, content curator and founder of The Lives of Men (TLoM), an integrated media and lifestyle brand that chronicles stories and the diverse interests of men of color. Jason's work sits at the intersection of masculinity, identity, and self-actualization. Through this organization, Jason aims to inspire, activate and nurture the development of well-rounded men. Connect: Website Facebook - @thelivesofmen Instagram - @thelivesofmen & @kingkhepri Twitter - @thelivesofmen

Linda Kay Klein has spent the last 12 years connecting with and sharing stories of trauma around sex, sexuality, and shame with other girls and women who've experienced similar things stemming from the Purity Culture of the Evangelical Church. Through these interviews Linda realized she was not alone in experiencing physical and psychological breakdowns in her adult life that stemmed from the childhood trauma she experienced growing up. Join Linda Kay Klein and I as we dive deep into a powerful conversation about Purity Culture in the Evangelical Church, sexual shame, sex ed, healing trauma, the power of sharing and reclaiming our sexuality on Episode 85 of Ignite Intimacy!

About Linda

The founder of Break Free Together, Linda earned a Masters degree from New York University focused on American evangelical Christian gender and sexuality messaging for girls, and has spent over a decade working at the cross section of faith, gender, and social change.

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Speaking Resources: PURE: Inside the Evangelical Movement that Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free (Simon & Schuster) TEDx talk

Carmelia Ray has been supporting people like you and me with dating advice since the early 90's. This woman knows her stuff!! Now a Matchmaker extraordinaire, Carmelia shares decades worth of insights, tips and tools with us to navigate the world of online dating, love, romance and partnership. Join us as we explore the world of matchmaking, online dating, finding and attracting love and busting myths about love, romance and partnership on Episode 84 of Ignite Intimacy! About Carmelia: Carmelia Ray is a tv personality and an internationally acclaimed matchmaker for high achieving men and the quality women they're searching for. With decades of experience and a tireless enthusiasm for online dating and matchmaking, Carmelia has established herself as the go-to attraction expert when elite singles are ready to find, attract, and connect with Mr. or Ms. Right. Connect: Website Blog Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest

Andrew Barrett has been on a soul journey and exploration through meditation for many years. This journey led him to Los Angeles where he's launched a series called Dating + Meditating focusing on a variety of different topics that I'd venture to say interest most of us. Tune in for this deep, heart opening, real conversation where Andrew and I dive into big questions like, 'Am I ready for love?,' gender roles in love and relating, safety and opening up on Episode 83 of Ignite Intimacy!

About Andrew:

Andrew Barrett is a trained meditation teacher based in LA. He hosts a weekly event called Dating & Meditating, a group meditation followed by a discussion on a relationship topic. Subjects have ranged from What is a relationship, money, sex, jealousy and falling in love.

Connect: www.BarrettMeditation.com https://www.facebook.com/andrew.barrett.1238 https://www.instagram.com/barrettmeditation

Dr. Cat Meyer is a powerful, sensual and magnetic woman. She knows how to pull you in with the silky, deep tone of her voice and the playfulness and authenticity that comes through every syllable. Join Dr. Cat and I as we explore topics like embodiment, jealousy, attachment, and playfulness that are at the foundation of the romantic and sexual experiences that we have, that shape us, shame us, and how to breakthrough the old and step powerfully into the new on Episode 82 of Ignite Intimacy! About Dr Cat: Dr. Cat Meyer is a licensed sex and relationship therapist, yoga instructor, and reiki practitioner dedicated to evolving the relationship we have surrounding sexuality and our bodies. She is host to the popular podcast Eat.Play.Sex on iTunes, in which she brings you expert guests talking on how to ignite your love life both mentally, physically, and relationally. Connect with Dr Cat: SexLoveYoga.com CatMeyer.com Instagram: SexLoveYoga Facebook: @SexLoveYogawithDrCat YouTube: SexLoveYoga Twitter: @drcatrawrs GoddessCelebration.org **** Ignite Intimacy has a chance to do a LIVE PODCAST from the 2019 SXSW Conference! With your support we can bring the conversation around 'Making Disclosure Sexy - Living with Herpes' to the stage at this incredible 17 day conference. CLICK HERE NOW TO VOTE - http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/83269, register for an account and cast your vote for the Ignite Intimacy podcast to participate as one of the 2019 Conference events! This is a vitally important topic and I'm soooo excited to further connect with and educate people about sex, intimacy, STI's, communication, and full self expression in and out of the bedroom. THANK YOU!!