Kickin' it with Lex

Welcome all!! to the transformative world of fitness with Marquell Sterling, widely known as the "Glute God." In this highly anticipated ep, we delve into the life and journey of a renowned personal fitness trainer who is reshaping our perspective on fitness and wellness.

Marquell shares his incredible journey from prison to fitness, detailed in his ebook "When Passion Meets Purpose." Explore the impactful chapters, each with a compelling story and lesson. Get ready to be inspired and transform your fitness mindset with the Glute God himself.

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🌟 Welcome to the heartwarming world of Mondays at Racine! Meet Rachel DeMolfetto, salon owner & chairwoman of Racine Salon & Spa, the incredible force behind "Monday's at Racine" this transformative nonprofit charity that brings mind, body, and beauty services to cancer patients absolutely free of charge.

Guest: Racine Salon Spa Shoppe (https://www.instagram.com/racinesalon/)

In today's episode, we dive into the real life of interior designer, Melissa Sacco, celebrating 13 years in the business!! Melissa infuses her passion for individuals, creativity, & comprehensive practice of creating spaces for the everyday people, that's not only aesthetically pleasing, but also very functional. She uses her expertise to complement the lifestyles of varies walks of life, & to make a home feel like a home. She walks us through her obstacles coming into the business at a young age to landing big opportunities that have changed her life. This was a very interesting conversation, you don't want to miss!!

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Today, I go behind the lens with Long Island Photographer, Dayna Doxey (IG: doxetography) to talk about the captivating realm of photography & how she built her business. We talk about tips for growth, her post production process, customer relations & more! Discover the secrets of stunning visuals and the stories they tell!

photographers mentioned: IG: hannahelisephoto

Hi world! I'm your host Alexis Gallardo, your #1 hype woman, & on today's new episode, I sit with Bridal & Celebrity Hair extensionist Angela Managaniello from New York, to talk about her journey & who she is behind the brand. In her incredible story, she talks about her early years in her hair journey, raising her son as a single parent to certifying over 400 salons, building her brand through times of great uncertainty & becoming the Regional Educator for Bellami Hair. Her grit is absolutely unmatched & she's here to talk about the real, the raw & the uncut. Dive in with me as we sit behind the chair with Angela!

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POETRY BOOK AVAILABLE FOR SALE!! For a signed copy of my hand illustrated poetry book "Who Brought You From Outer Space" that talks about my experiences with love and heartbreak, click the Amazon link here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1655537903

Hi world! I'm your host Alexis, your #1 hype woman Gallardo, & on today's very special episode, I sit with celebrity makeup artist Darian Marie from New York, to talk about her come up as an MUA, her journey traveling to LA & doing makeup for some of the biggest names in the industry, & her candid business advice. From wedding planning & what it's like sitting in the brides seat, to weight loss, body image, what to look for in an MUA & pricing..this is going to be a juicy episode!!

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POETRY BOOK AVAILABLE FOR SALE!! For a signed copy of my hand illustrated poetry book "Who Brought You From Outer Space" that talks about my experiences with love and heartbreak, click the Amazon link here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1655537903

Hello friends! This is a topic I'm not unfamiliar with by any means, but tend to deviate from talking about- the topic on codependency. By definition, codependency is when a person is mentally, emotionally, physically and/or spiritually reliant on another. It's a dysfunctional relationship dynamic that some may even refer to as "relationship addiction". If you think about it, all of us since birth are heavily codependent to our caregivers because otherwise how else would we survive our infant stages? But the way it's brought into this world, codependency is suppose to naturally evolve into us ultimately depending on ourselves overtime-meaning anything we can't get from others, whether it be love, work, validation, accountability, a boost of self esteem etc, we must be able to give to ourselves. Now don't get me wrong-humans wouldn't be able to thrive longterm without the help of others, and it speaks true when they say "we thrive & survive in packs". Nor am I proposing that we should isolate ourselves from the world, but I think codependency becomes an impediment in our lives when we feel like we can't function, or even survive to some extremes, without the validation, recognition, love, and/or help from others. These are my thoughts. Enjoy!

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Before my self development journey, self love just didn't come naturally to me. It was almost always pushed at the bottom of my priority list and over time it made me wonder why that was the case. The fact that we have to re-condition ourselves to learn to self love is a huge red flag in our society. 

I've always had a half-assed explanation of self love; all I thought I needed to do was take a brisk walk at the park in hopes that my depressive symptoms & problems would go away..at least that's what the internet says, right? Is that all it takes; telling myself the same platitudes over & over, indulging in some fried oreos, or treating myself to some retail therapy. 

Don't get me wrong; these are all great self care practices and can be helpful in moderation, but I've realized over time that self love is more than just the external stuff.. it's a balance, and a lot of it has to do with the internal. The inner demons we don't like to talk about. Our vices. Our attachment styles. Our trauma. The anxiety, the depression. 

Wouldn't it just make sense to run far away from it all? The simplified answer to that is no. You really shouldn't. Why? Because you're running away from you; the inner child that yearns for your acceptance and your love. The inner child that's still wounded from all the pain even if all this time has passed. We simply don't give enough attention to ourselves in this way. So here's a little reminder that it's valid to feel these emotions, it's not your fault and let's work on reframing so those old stories we tell ourselves can finally stop dictating our adult lives. Enjoy my friends - Lex

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@alexisj.gallardo

POETRY BOOK AVAILABLE FOR SALE!! For a signed copy of my handwritten and hand illustrated poetry book "Who Brought You From Outer Space" that talks about my experiences with love and heartbreak, send me a DM! (Spanish copies available in limited stock)

In this new EP, I invite Brendan Alexander Forde, a full time filmmaker & upcoming Hollywood film director, to hear his perspectives & stories on filmmaking philosophies, Kanye's genius & how Kobe Bryant studied Great white sharks to help him become a better basketball player. Join us in this fascinating talk as we dive deep into the world of filmmaking. LET'S TALK ABOUT IT!! Follow our guest, Alexander Forde on IG: @_xander_thegreat

Thank you to everyone listening!!

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Here's another short and sweet topic on one of the most important self care practices to learn about; setting healthy boundaries. To the self love gurus our there-what does that even mean?!! Today we're diving head first into why setting healthy boundaries in your work life, home life and relationships are the foundational key to reducing stress, anxiety and even burnout. 

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