Are you ready to make some money or simply up level your social media presence? In today's episode with Casey Colodny of @themindfulhapa, we learn how to monetize your instagram, communicate with brands, and take your work to the next level. After growing her following to over 5k in 5 months, Casey shares her advice, tips, and tricks to expand your social media and start getting more for what you're worth. She explains both the technical and personal side of evolving your work so that nothing is left behind. We cover how to work with brands, how to communicate with brands, improving your photography, doing restaurant photography, and the mindset needed to flourish amongst it all. The resource she mentions for media kit + rate sheet creation is Canva and the photo editing tools are Lightroom and Snapseed. Casey also shares the bloggers and websites that helped her grow and develop new skills. To connect with Casey, find her on instagram @themindfulhapa or her site, https://themindfulhapa.com/ To connect with me, check out @emilyfeikls on instagram or my site, https://thriveonlife.org/

Astrology, manifestation, and affirmations oh my! Today's episode with Hannah Siddiqui is shaking things up a bit as we chat on topics never discussed before on this podcast. Listen in as Hannah walks us through her incredible journey in life and how she built the present life she has. From becoming her own health advocate to giving a TED talk; creating her own blog and photographing for brands such as Toyota, Facebook, and Adidas; to learning all about astrology, manifestations, and affirmations while attending UC Berkley, Hannah has done it all! She breaks down each topic and makes it possible for anyone to understand and even start practicing what we discuss. Furthermore, she gives a reading of my sun and moon signs + we both share our experiences with manifesting in our lives. To learn more about Hannah or her services/knowledge, find her on instagram @theroadtohannah or her site https://theroadtohannah.com/ Find me on instagram @emilyfeikls *** if you liked today's show and feel called to, you can leave a rate and review for it on iTunes!

It's raw and it's emotional but you need to hear this. Hannah Guthman has been through a lot but that doesn't stop her from sharing her light and radiant personality with everyone she meets. After battling through the traumatic loss of her mother, Hannah spent years trying to find herself again and create a life full of vibrancy. She shares her journey of reclaiming the light in her life after facing the dark moments of depression, disordered eating, and frustration; all while building a life for herself. A common theme of today's discussion is transitions whether that's through grief, college, personal growth, work, or life in general, and Hannah shares how she navigated each one. To connect with Hannah, find her on instagram @hannah.guthman or her blog http://hanmadebyhg.com/ To connect with me, I'm on instagram @emilyfeikls or my site, https://thriveonlife.org/ If you liked today's episode feel free to leave a rate and review on iTunes or even subscribe!

Get ready to laugh and feel inspired with today's guest, Jordan Drankoski of the instagram and blog Dancing For Donuts. Not only is Jordan a beaming ray of light and pure energy, this boss babe also runs her own business, DFD Creative, all while managing her instagram, blog, sometimes youtube, and hectic lifestyle! Listen in as Jordan walks us through her lifetime of dance from after school practicing to performing for A-List celebrity birthday parties in LA! Followed up by her career in hand modeling (yes you read that right) as well as what it's like to move coast to coast. And don't forget about her own business, DFD Creative, aimed to help women owned businesses and brands succeed in the social media marketing world. Jordan share what intention means to her and how she applies that to the work she does. Whether that's on her personal brand or those of her clients, Jordan believes that intention is everything (and I 100% agree with that). You can find Jordan on social @dancing.for.donuts or her blog, https://dancingfordonuts.com/ Check out her site for more information on her services with DFD Creative! I'm on instagram @emilyfeikls *** If you liked today's show, please go to iTunes and subscribe, leave a rate and review, they help the show grow! Let me know what you'd like to see on the podcast, I'm always open!

Did you know that our skin is our largest organ? Furthermore, did you know that most skincare and beauty products are full of toxic ingredients that may be impacting your health? Primally Pure is a holistic skincare company that creates products meant to care for your skin without the added toxins. A member of the Primally Pure team, Katie Carrol, joined me on the podcast to discuss all things holistic skincare. Learn how Primally Pure got started from a small farm and one woman production; what makes their products unique from ingredient selection to production; the secret to building a massive brand; and why education is key to growth. Katie also shares her favorite products, biggest takeaway from working for Primally Pure, and a sneak peek into the PP Spa! Find Primally Pure at https://primallypure.com/ or instagram. If you liked today's show please leave a rate/review on iTunes or subscribe! Find me on instagram @emilyfeikls

PCOS has taken over social media in recent years as more information is exposed on the 'rather hidden' diagnosis. Today's guest, Molly Thompson, shares her journey with this infamous diagnosis as well as the highs and lows she's experienced because of it. Not sure what PCOS is? No problem! Molly shares what her symptoms were, the steps she took to seek help, how she got her final diagnosis, and the healing route she chose. If you've struggled with PCOS, hormones, or just want to learn more then this episode is for you! Better yet, Molly shares tips on her anti-inflammatory diet, how her exercise regime has changed, and the lifestyle shifts she's had to make in order to accept this healing process. Oh and don't be surprised if you hear some loud noises, Molly has a furry friend that makes an appearance! And if healing PCOS wasn't enough, Molly also shares her journey from hobby blogging to full time and self employed. *** Please keep in mind that neither Molly nor I are professionals in the medical field, all information is meant to be a guideline, never self diagnose. Find Molly on instagram @what_mollymade or her site, https://whatmollymade.com/ Find me on instagram @thrive_onlife or my site, https://thriveonlife.org/ //// Resources for books are: Woman Code by Alisa Vitti --- Beyond the Pill by Dr. Jolene Brighten //// If you liked today's show, subscribe via iTunes and leave a rate & review please!

Prepare to laugh and feel inspired today with the truly spectacular Kelly from @ahealthyharmony. Prior to the recording we both polled our Instagram followers for any questions, fun or serious, they had for Kelly. The end result is a charming episode where we both share a good laugh, tangible advice, and inspiring views on topics such as non-appearance based compliments, toxic relationships, and how to embrace fear versus intuition. Kelly also delves into her journey to share how she got to be a busy mom of two (with one on the way), running her blog and Instagram, while also coaching women to find their passion, drive, and health in life. If you liked today's show, let me know! Better yet, go ahead and subsribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes as this helps the show grow! To connect with Kelly, find her on instagram @ahealthyharmony or her site https://ahealthyharmony.com/ To connect with me, I'm on instagram @emilyfeikls 

We're all unique, a concept most of us have come to understand over the years. What you may not have realized, however, is that your unique energy can play a major role in lifestyle and health. We can come to understand these differences in energy through an ancient healing modality known as Ayurveda. Today's guest, Tiffany Kinson, breaks down what Ayurveda is and how we can follow it to lead a healthy lifestyle. She shares everything you need to know about Ayurveda and the doshas (energy forces) so that you can utilize these tools in life and better understand your health. We also discuss simple ways to implement ayurvedic practices into your routine that will better your health and improve energy. For more information on Tiff, find her on instagram @balancewithtiff and her site https://balancewithtiff.com/ To learn more on Ayurveda I suggest looking into Saharah Rose on her site https://www.iamsahararose.com/ You can find me on instagram @emilyfeikls 

It's time to expand your consciousness and learn all about the healing art of Reiki. Today's guest, Alice Chen, is a Shamanic Reiki Healer and shares everything you need to know about this ancient energy healing modality. She shares not only her knowledge but also a preview into her practice and how it can apply to your life. Reiki can be used for all forms of healing and Alice shares how she even utilized it to heal a man of schizophrenia, a feat that takes true skill. I share my personal experience with Reiki including the physical manifestations and visions I saw. If you want to connect with Alice, find her on instagram @aliceinwondrland or her site https://www.aliceinwondrland.com/ Find me on instagram @thrive_onlife or my site, https://thriveonlife.org/

We're diving deep today as I share my story with trauma and grief plus the lessons they've taught me in life. As I preface in the episode, everyone has trauma, and everyone has grief; this is simply my experience with both. I explain what my childhood was like while my mom battled cancer and break down how I viewed trauma and eventually the grief to follow. I will admit, I lose myself in the story and tear up but please know that all is well. I simply needed to release this pain in the best way I know how: through words. The second half of the episode outlines my top lessons learned as well as my advice to you on how to approach these topics in your own life. If this episode resonates with you, please reach out and let me know. I absolutely love hearing listener feedback. And if you're dealing with a similar experience or simply need some friendly support, you can always find me on instagram @thrive_onlife or my email, [email protected]