LivingNotes®: Behind the Scenes

Join us for an intimate conversation between Olya and Janna Ronert, founder and CEO of Image Skincare and the new company, Hush & Hush. Hear how she was able to stay strong in her goals to found Image Skincare, grow it to be the number one in the professional skincare industry, and stay clean in all ingredients from day one.

Motherhood should be celebrated, and when Megan Wood saw that there was a gap to fill in the diaper bag space, she knew she had an opportunity to make something that women around the world could benefit from, a bag that is not only luxurious but also extremely functional. In this conversation, Olya and Megan talk about the steps that were taken to bring Lily Jade from a simple idea to a business providing quality bags around the world. The beauty of adoption and the good causes that Lily Jade participates in to support families around the world are also shared.

Today the C-Section for births is approximately 32%, a 500% increase in less than 50 years, with nothing to show for it. In today's podcast, we share an intimate interview with Dr. Stuart Fischbein MD, one of the nation's leading licensed practitioners of vaginal breech delivery, and a strong supporter of homebirth. Olya and Dr. Fischbein discuss the different views surrounding breech delivery, C-section birth, and the downfalls of the medical system. Listen to new data that shows that much of the justification for C-section births in the cases of a breech position during late-term pregnancy is based on faulty data. Learn the rights that women have to informed consent and standing up for the experience that they want when entering childbirth.

Sex, style and being a beautiful woman doesn't have to stop when you become pregnant. It should be celebrated and enjoyed. It's a true celebration of everything that there should be about being a woman. Learn in this episode about the events that inspired Ariane Goldman to found Hatch Collection, a new take on clothing that encompasses before, during and after pregnancy, and celebrates everything about being a woman.

Dr. Harvey Karp is the creator and designer behind the SNOO. In this conversation, Olya and Dr. Karp discuss the controversies, benefits and just good all-around advice for getting better sleep for baby and parents during the first several months of a baby's life. Dr. Karp and his team have performed the largest sleep study for babies and have put to rest many of the myths and assumptions relating to infant sleep patterns and what is good for the baby and the parents.

Can plant-based skin care and beauty products be as effective as the conventional varieties? Yes, they can, and in this conversation, Karen Behnke opens up about her history starting in the Wellness movement back in the '80s to founding the first authentically organic beauty company in the US. You'll learn some behind the scenes information into the science and process behind the products and some fun facts you may not have known.

“I cannot understand how you can become unhappy with your spouse if you love them. If you love, you are already happy! Maybe you should have another baby.” One of the people on Instagram said this. But should you? Let’s talk. Justin and I are sharing both of our views on marriage challenges,  affection in front of kids, hitting the point of no return and more.

How much does it cost to conquer America?Welcome to the first episode of LivingNotes: Behind the Scenes. In this podcast, I will share special insights and inspiration for modern living along with exclusive interviews with experts in the fields of health, beauty, fashion, and parenting. I'm excited to have you here and to kick off this series I wanted to share my story coming to America as a very new 18-year old with a lot of hopes and dreams.