Karen Robinovitz's business is a bit slimy. As Sloo Moo Institute's co-founder, she has found the intersection of play and mental health in the most unexpected and colorful ways. 

Karen is a media veteran and the co-founder of Digital Brand Architects (DBA), the first talent management agency for social media personalities. Largely credited for creating the social media influencer market, Karen has been listed as one of 80 Women of Power by Variety, and Forbes has called her one of the best-branded women in social media.

Before DBA, she created integrated social media communications strategies for global brands such as Tiffany & Co., Tory Burch, Coach, and Estée Lauder Companies. She spent a decade as an accomplished journalist, contributing to the New York Times, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, and Marie Claire, amongst others, and was on-air talent on VH-1, E!, MTV, and morning shows across the country. She has authored three books, one of which was optioned by Walt Disney Productions for a feature film.

In today's episode, Nada sits down with Karen to discuss how playing with slime during a painful time led to her newest incarnation. During a deep depression, she found solace in an afternoon of playing with slime and felt a bit of relief for the first time in years. She recognized the restoring power and potential of play. Karen shares how her co-founder experienced similar heartache and healing, which brought the two together to create the Sloo Moo Institute. 

Check out the Sloo Moo Institute website and YouTube channel, and reserve tickets for an immersive play experience. Follow on Instagram: @sloomooinstitute @karenrobinovitz

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Shannon Buth started House of Shan in 2020 as a love letter to her mother, who had just passed away. Shannon says her work unfolded organically, from the design of the now iconic heart to the nonprofit organizations she champions; each step has led me to my life's work."  She is passionate about the House of Shan and its message and mission. She's a mother to 4 beautiful boys and a wife to her husband Greg, who occasionally steps in to help her manage her growing brand. 

In today's episode, Nada sits down with Shannon to discuss her social enterprise and its impact on her life and the organizations she partners with. Shannon details the original piece of merchandise that started it all and the creation of their logo that serves as a reminder to spread love and embrace life's imperfections. The two discuss how important it is for founders to identify what they are good at doing and then find other people to fill in the gaps to grow the business.

Check out House of Shan for the items mentioned in today's episode. Follow on Instagram: @houseofshan 

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Christina is a registered dietitian and the Senior Healthcare Account Manager at Pendulum Therapeutics.  She received her bachelor of science at James Madison University and completed her dietetic internship through the Virginia Department of Health.

Christina has spent the majority of her career working in pediatrics. She fell in love with microbiome science during her role as a NICU dietitian at The Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters where she was instrumental in helping to bring to life one of the area's first donor human milk banks.  In her spare time, she enjoys involving her two boys in growing, prepping, and cooking family meals.

This episode is brought to you by Pendulum Therapeutics is a gut-health biotechnology company pioneering multi-strain probiotics with next-generation bacterial strains to support metabolic health and manage conditions like type 2 diabetes with products backed by rigorous science and clinical research. As the only probiotic company funded by the Mayo Clinic and trusted by figures like Halle Berry and Dr. Peter Attia, Pendulum is on a mission to improve millions of lives through products that combine pharmaceutical-grade efficacy with probiotic safety and accessibility.

In today’s episode, Nada sits down with Christina for a science lesson on gut health. The two discuss Christina’s background as a NICU dietician and her current work at Pendulum Therapeutics.  She describes the particulars of their foundational anaerobic bacteria and explains why most of us no longer have this vital strain as part of our biome. Christina shares how their products support our natural body functions and offers advice on which ones are best suited for those of us in our middle third. 

To find out more information and to purchase their products visit Pendulum’s website. Follow on Instagram: @pendulumlifeco.

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Kelley Wolf is a best-selling author of FLOW Finding Love Over Worry, an Executive Coach, and a speaker. Kelley's newly launched exclusive coaching program, The Cricket Project, accepts only five clients each year. It is the culmination of her extensive 15-year career. This program is designed for individuals ready to make profound life changes, offering unparalleled personalized guidance and like no other "growth" opportunity in the helping fields. Kelley has been featured on the Today Show, Variety, and the LA Times. 

Outside her professional life, Kelley is a devoted mother to three children, all under the age of 15, and wife to actor Scott Wolf. Kelley holds advanced degrees in Clinical Psychology and numerous coaching certifications.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Kelley to discuss how her degrees in broadcast journalism and clinical psychology revealed a love for listening to and learning from other people's life stories, ultimately leading her to the coaching field. She shares the foundational pillars of her FLOW method and how they lead to living a more peaceful life in these highly anxious times. Using brilliant yet straightforward metaphors and some playful and quirky Kelley-isms, she helps us get curious and ask the "whys" under what animates us. 

To delve deeper into the FLOW method and Kelley's coaching services, visit her website. Check out her book, FLOW Finding Love Over Worry: A Recipe for Living Joyfully. For more insights and updates, follow Kelley on Instagram: @kelleywolf. We look forward to connecting with you there!

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Caren Magill is an ADHD Coach and host of The ADHD-Friendly Podcast, helping late-diagnosed adults create a life that aligns to their energy, interests + true self.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Caren to talk about the growing group of adults who get late diagnoses. She shares her personal experience getting a late diagnosis and helps us differentiate between the very similar symptoms of menopause and ADHD. Caren shares a plan of action for those who suspect they may have ADHD. Along with her vast knowledge on this topic, she offers great advice as an entrepreneur living her best life in the middle-third.

For more information on everything Caren shared today, be sure to check out the It’s ADHD Friendly YouTube channel, podcast, and website. Follow on Instagram @carenmagill. 

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Shelley Paxton is a 26-year advertising and marketing veteran whose legacy is imprinted on iconic global brands like McDonald’s, Visa, and Harley-Davidson. At the pinnacle of her career, as Chief Marketing Officer of Harley-Davidson, she was shocked to find herself feeling success-empty instead of success-full. That awakening led her on a profound journey that became her mission, business, and bestselling book, Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life.

Now, as Chief Soul Officer, she works with leaders and teams to advocate for redefining success in ways that celebrate humanity, well-being, and soul. Her influential work is an empowering antidote to corporate burnout, attrition, and disengagement. It’s gained recognition on platforms like NBC, CBS, Forbes, Inc., and Thrive Global, making her a respected thought leader, advisor, and sought-after keynote speaker who’s been called “the next Brené Brown” by Chip Conley, NY Times Bestselling Author, Former Airbnb Exec, and Founder of Modern Elder Academy. Her energizing and actionable keynotes create undeniable ROI (Ripples of Impact) in lives, businesses, and culture.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Shelley to talk about her soul journey and why she walked away from a high-powered and glamorous career in marketing. Shelley explains how the world’s view of success can leave us empty and searching for meaning. Through sharing advice and intimate stories, she invites us to search for what our soul requires and to redefine what a full middle third can look like. 

Check out Shelley’s website and book, Soulbbatical. Find the Brene Brown resource recommendation here. And be sure to ask yourself Shelley’s number one question: What Are You Pretending Not To Know? Follow on Instagram: @theshelleypaxton

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Founder and Creative Director Joy Cho has authored seven books and consulted for hundreds of creative businesses. Joy has given keynote speeches on entrepreneurship, leadership, and business at conferences and companies, including Alt Summit, Pinterest HQ, Target HQ, and Hallmark HQ. For two years in a row, Joy was named one of Time's 30 Most Influential People on the Internet and has the most followed account on Pinterest with over 15 million followers. Most recently, Joy's house and studio have been featured in House Beautiful, Parents, and Domino Magazines.

Through her namesake, Oh Joy!, she’s created a wide range of licensed products, including home decor, kids, pet, and furniture collections, with brands such as Target, Band-Aid, Petco, Rockport, and more. 

In this episode, Nada sits down with Joy to discuss the making of her Oh Joy! brand and its many iterations over the years. The two talk about Joy's early days of blogging and her title of "most followers on Pinterest."  Joy takes us through her entrepreneurial journey, including downsizing, finding herself in a mid-life crisis, and rethinking what she needed from her work and life. She shares how she's gained a new perspective from an old game and how she's reclaiming her life on her terms.

Check out Joy’s website for links to her blog, substack, shop, and academy. Follow on Instagram: @ohjoy

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Larissa Thomson was born and raised in New York City with an innate connection to the energy of the city and the people in it. Over the years she learned to understand the importance of balancing that energy with the regenerative healing powers that nature has to offer. Her exposure to clean beauty and timeless style would eventually guide her to an impressive career in the fashion industry. Through her tenure as a Fashion Market Director for many of the world’s best fashion magazines, she has been a leading translator of trends and a conduit of style for millions of consumers.

Thomson’s devotion to a life of healthy living, learning, and discovery, along with her experienced eye for luxury, led her to become the co-founder of ONDA Beauty in December 2016. The aim was to create a beauty and spa destination dedicated to a curated collection of clean, conscious, and safe beauty products. In addition to providing access to safe and effective brands in a modern, warm, and welcoming space, ONDA is a trusted space to discover, learn, and experience a respite from our busy urban environment.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Larissa to talk about all things clean beauty; what the term means, how to find what’s right for our skin, and where to begin our safe skin care practice without throwing out everything in our medicine cabinets. The two discuss disparities and privileges inherent to this industry and the impact that taking “turtle steps” can have toward changing our skincare routines. Whether advising her daily customers or recommending some of her favorite products to us, Larissa’s expertise shines throughout this conversation. 

Head over to Onda’s website and check out her list of recommended products. Also, to learn more about the ‘Dirty Dozen’ read the following article, The Toxic Twelve Chemicals and Contaminants in Cosmetics. Go to EWG’s website to search the hazard ratings of the ingredients, brands, and products that you use. Follow on Instagram:@larissa111 and @ondabeauty

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Sally Lou Loveman is the founder of Lovespeaks, LLC where she coaches professionals to speak without fear by exploring the power of their story. As the former audience producer of “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” Sally Lou has seen firsthand the power our stories hold. In her book “SPEAK: Love Your Story, Your Audience is Waiting,” Sally Lou invites readers to write & speak their own story and also offers her online curriculum The LOVESPEAKS Method for anyone who wants to step up their speaking game.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Sally Lou to talk about the fear of public speaking, and the importance of sharing our stories. Sally Lou recounts her long career producing Oprah’s audiences and details how she turned that talent and her love of stories into the Love Speaks platform. She shares the journey of writing her first book and distilling it down into course modules for her clients. Sally Lou offers us practical advice for all types of public speaking moments (imaging the audience naked is not one of them). And her number one tip may just surprise you! 

Check out her book Speak: Love Your Story, Your Audience is Waiting and website for more information. Follow on Instagram: @thelovespeaksmethod

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Dr. Sameena Rahman is a board-certified OB/GYN, sex-med gynecologist, menopause specialist, and founder of the Center for Gynecology and Cosmetics. After years of practicing obstetrics and gynecology in a variety of large academic settings and locations, Dr Rahman opened a practice to ensure patients have their best quality of life.  Additionally, she hosts the podcast Gyno Girl Presents: Sex, Drugs & Hormones.  

With the prestigious designation of ISSWSH Fellow (IF) from the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, Dr. Rahman is at the forefront of innovative approaches to sexual pain and dysfunction. She is an active member of the International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM) and holds the Certified Menopause Physician (NCMP) credential from the North American Menopause Society, where she specializes in menopause management for midlife individuals.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Dr. Rahman to discuss her Gyno Girl persona and platform. From her early career in obstetrics to her specialty in menopause, Dr. Rahman is passionate about saving lives and sharing knowledge with her patients and online communities. The conversation covers sexual pain, UTIs, pelvic floor issues, and offers a slew of resources to help women navigate the suffering associated with hormones and aging. From books and podcasts to YouTube and Instagram, Gyno Girl wants to connect you to accurate information so you can start living your best middle third. 

Check out the recommended resources: Estrogen Matters by Avrum Bluming and Carol Tavris,  Grown Women Talk by Sharon Malone, The New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver,  Menopause.org, ISSWSH, Dr. Kelly Casperson's podcast, Dr. Lauren Streicher's podcast, and the NYT article. Follow Gyno Girl’s podcast, YouTube, and Instagram.

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