Andréa Ranae is a vision-led facilitator and coach who believes that together, we rise. She is deeply committed to doing her part in cultivating a world that works for everyone and does so by placing her work at the intersections of personal growth, social justice and conscious business.

As the creator of Coaching as Activism, she supports people doing transformative work to deepen their impact by taking a critical look at how their work and lives are connected to social change. As the co-founder of Whole / Self Liberation, she offers and uplifts practical tools, resources and wisdom for those who want to make change happen in their lives and communities. As a coach and consultant, she works with entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations that want to be more inclusive and impactful do so through their approach to leadership, their marketing and their company culture. She's a huge fan of #blackgirlmagic, sunsets and veggie burritos.

Things we discuss in today’s episode:

The pitfalls of personal development

How to be a true activist

Where to start when it comes to making change

Oppression — especially when it comes to racism, ageism, transphobia, sexism etc

A profound way to look at privilege

Cultural individualism

White privilege

Creating space to have emotion about the state of the world

Alli Owen is a recovering engineer and overachiever, learning to live her truth every single day. Lately, it looks like helping other people align their finances to their values so they can have more freedom in their life.

Things we discuss in today’s episode:

Why so many of us feel the need to live up to society’s expectations instead of following their truth

Making 100k a year doesn’t necessarily equate happiness

How she and her husband quit their jobs to travel the world

How to know the next steps to take in your life when you’re unhappy with where you’re at

How to save for retirement/getting out of debt NOW

The FIRE movement

How she went from spending all the money she earned to saving 70% of what she’s making

Optimizing your expenses to maximize your happiness and buy your freedom

The #1 question you can ask yourself to launch yourself into a positive money mindset

Living in a van for 6 months

Where to start with your finances and actually make headway in a tangible way

I was so honored to share my full story about the BRCA gene and my decision to get a preventative double mastectomy later this year on my friend Jen Wille’s podcast a few weeks back and I knew I needed to share this conversation with all of you.

This is the most vulnerable I’ve felt all year. And I would not be me if I didn’t share that with you.

So here goes. Dig in, and if you have any questions about anything I talk about, please do not hesitate to reach out. I am always here for you.

Here are a few things we discuss in todays episode:

My one non negotiable to start my day every day

The power (and fear) attached to sharing stories while navigating it in real time

My intention word of 2018 and the irony of it all

The ins and outs of the BRCA gene and how it impacts women vs. men

Navigating the idea of having kids now

The options for reducing your risk when you have the gene

Facing things you’re absolutely terrified of head on

Talking about my BOOBS in detail

The exact surgery I’m getting

Orthorexia.

A word that until a couple of years ago, I had no idea existed, and yet, applied so wholeheartedly to my relationship with fitness for years.

How does fitness fit into your life?

Do you approach it from a place of lack? Working out because you at that cookie and you’re trying to “work it off”? Or because you are trying to get in shape for that big trip so you can look “good in a bikini”?

Or do you approach it as a gift? Something that gives you energy? Brings positivity into your day? Makes you feel confident, happy, vibrant?

Today’s episode dives into the pitfalls of fitness and how to move out of a negative mindset around fitness.

Psychotherapist and Therapeutic Relationship Coach, Rachel Wright is recognized as one of the freshest voices on modern and millennial relationships. She is the co-founder of Wright Wellness Center where, together with her husband and team, she is on a mission to help people have better sex, relationships, and mental health, through a growing catalog of masterclasses, online programs, resources, and a supportive online community. She’s been referred to as someone “bridging the gap between a self-help book and a therapist’s couch.” Rachel is also a sex educator, speaker, and writer, and the co-host of the popular WWC Podcast, that hosts a weekly discussion about the things that matter in life and aren’t talked about enough. She has been featured widely in the media, including Women’s Health, PsychologyToday, MindBodyGreen, Bustle, and dozens of other outlets.

Things we discuss in today’s episode:

How to identify anxiety in your day to day life

The full story of when she had a panic attack on her wedding day

The rampant should-ing all over ourselves we do

My own journey with anxiety and something I’ve never shared on the pod before

The differences between anxiety and stress

The physiological signs of anxiety

Anxiety attacks vs. panic attacks (and how they greatly differ)

How to thrive alongside anxiety and create a self care plan of action

The beauty of curiosity

How to navigate anxiety that’s been brought on by trauma

Erin Smandych is a private chef & master mindset/health coach for driven women who are done with food stress and want to stop spinning their wheels when it comes to their health. She is a ninja with vegetables, a cat enthusiast, and incredibly passionate about showing people just how delicious (and effortless!) healthy eating can be.

Here are a few things we discuss in today’s episode:

Finding your groove in the kitchen

The truth around nutritionist programs and how restriction (and how addiction can often play a big part of it)

Focusing on how we want to FEEL instead of living in the extremes

Breaking free from the quick fix mentality

Her experience coming out of holistic nutrition school and how it negatively impacted her relationship with food

How to quickly and directly impact your internal health

Healthy eating made simple and affordable

Investing in yourself in positive ways

We may say sparkle farts on the podcast so…..you can bet it’s a badass episode.

Dedeker Winston was raised to be a wholesome Christian conservative, but later opted to be a sex-positive polyamory activist, relationship coach, and nude model. She currently provides one-on-one coaching services for people transitioning into non-monogamy and is one of the hosts of the Multiamory podcast. She has been sought out as an expert for Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Newsweek, Vice, Bustle, AskMen, and recently presented a Talk at Google on non-monogamy. She is the author of The Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory.

Here are a few things we discuss in todays episode:

Polyamory 101: what does it even mean to be polyamorous?

Dedeker’s journey from conservative Christian to sex positive and ethical non monogamy activist

Removing the stigma from ethical non monogamy

Infidelity, affairs and being attracted to someone else when you’re already in a relationship

Cultural norms and the expectations placed on us without being aware of it

The relationship escalator and how more of us are on it without even realizing it

Jealousy

The multiple ways you can dive into the world of ethical non monogamy

Today it’s you and me, talking about how to tangibly turn our twenties around.

Yup, shiz is getting REAL AF today and I’m holding nothing back about what tools I’ve implemented into my life that have been game changers for navigating the quarter life crisis mess.

Don’t spend your life on automatic pilot — let’s start building intentional habits so we can use these years to THRIVE and EMERGE into the women we were put on this earth to be.

Megan Hale is a former psychotherapist turned leadership & relationship coach and the founder of Wild & Holy® - a vibrant community of therapists, coaches, helpers, and healers committed to having their own breakthroughs so they can show up braver and help others have their own. She's the podcast host of The Enoughness Revolution - a conversation on worthiness and Wild & Holy Radio - a conversation on bravery. Through group programs, retreats and 1:1 coaching she guides others to live their truth and show up braver so they can love the way they lead and lead a life they love. Find her at megan-hale.com.

Here are a few things we discuss in todays episode:

Finding a sense of belonging and the process of unbecoming

Claiming your enough-ness

The beauty of the quarter life crisis

Her journey of denouncing her faith and finding it again and all the in betweens

Tools for getting in touch with your inner child

Rebelling from the box that society tells you you should conform to

What success actually should look like (and feel like)

Navigating talking about privilege

Educating yourself, the endless pursuit of learning, and surrounding yourself with a diverse group of individuals

Breaking the cycle of perfectionism and embracing the mess

Called "Your virtual best friends” by The Thirty and "The Best Wellness Podcast to Listen to Right Now" by Coveteur, Almost 30 Podcast is an lifestyle podcast, brand and community who invites their listeners to live their most authentic life while navigating any transition they may be going through.

Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik blend raw, and hilarious antidotes with interviews from amazing guests that provide their listeners with actionable aha! moments. It has reached over 3 million people in 195 countries. Their events have spread to more than 1,500 people, and they've spoken to and collaborated with brands like Nicole Miller, Tory Burch, Kopari, HUM Nutrition and more. They've been featured in Nordstrom's The Thread, Brit + Co, Chalkboard Magazine, Buzzfeed and more.

Both Krista and Lindsey both have their side businesses as well. Krista runs the blog, The Hundred Blog and Lindsey is an actor. They both live in Los Angeles.

Here are a few things we discuss in todays episode:

Starting a business from scratch

The path to entrepreneurship and how to know where to get started

The struggle of our twenties and feeling like we have to live up to expectations

The beauty of unexpected things

How to trust when to pivot and adjust your path in life

Running a business with your best friend

The Instagram perfection distorted reality conundrum

Getting real about what's challenging in both of their lives right now. 

Opening up our minds to things like white privilege and the pitfalls of monogamy