Mindfully Millennial

For our last episode of the year and decade, we are sharing advice on how to make 2020 the best year yet. 

We are reflecting on what we’ve learned this year and what we hope to bring in to the new year. Britt is focused on releasing control and practicing patience. 2020 is going to be a big year for Ally becoming a new mom and her goal is to practice balance and to be mindful about how she’s spending her time. 

On this episode we invited back some of your favorite Mindfully Millennial guests from 2019 to share their words of advice for the new year. 

We hear from…

Carley Schweet, Self-Care Coach, Guest on episode # 17 - Carly’s advice for everyone is to set intentions and boundaries and get really clear with yourself.

Hannah Siddiqui, Astrologer, Guest on episode # 6 - Hannah wants to encourage everyone to let go of what is no longer serving you and be clear about your vision as you step into the new year.

Lindsay & Kelsey, Former hosts of the Single In Seattle Podcast, Guests on episode # 12 - K & L’s advice is to live your best year yet in 2020.

Jordan Thomson, Confidence Coach, Guest on episode # 19 - Jordan wants you to be a decision maker! Be bold and make mistakes! 

Sarah Salinas, Human Design Reader, Guest on episode # 9 - Sarah’s advice is on how to really take in the last year and set the stage for the year to come.

Dr. Jenn, Sexologist, Guest on episode # 7 - Dr. Jenn’s advice is to set an intention around intimacy, don’t make it a goal you can check off a list but something more intentional.

Katelyn Parsons, Holistic Health Coach, Guest on episode # 4 - Katelyn encourages everyone to create space in your day to check in with yourself and your emotions. 

Happy New Year everyone! 

On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Spiritual Wellness Coach Lindsay Schroeder of Our & Are. Lindsay’s goal is to work with women to help them step into their divine feminine and manifest all that they desire in life. She focuses on the spiritual side of coaching as a means to address the symptoms in ones life by focusing on the root cause and helps her clients shift their mindset and find self-love so they can live the lives they want. 

We talk about: 

• Lindsay’s coaching style 
• Manifesting abundance and money 
• The spiritual modalities she practices with clients 
• Her experience with plant medicine 
• What self-care means to her as a spiritual coach and mother 

You can learn more about Lindsay on ourandare.com and follow her on Instagram @ourandare

Today's episode features Behavioral Health Advisor, Kelley Hoag of Root To Rise. Kelley holds a Master’s of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis and is also a Certified Integrative Health Coach. Her approach is all about ditching the diet and tuning in to discover the root cause of the habits you're hoping to change so you can rise to your highest self. Instead of focusing on a bandaid solution, Kelley focuses on long-term results through behavioral analysis and coaches her clients on ways to pay more attention to the small choices they make throughout the day that can make the biggest long-term impact.

On this episode we talk about: 

• Goals vs. resolutions 
• Why starting slow can help lead to long term results and change 
• The way habits are formed and how to shift them 
• Why you should ditch the diet 
• Practical tips for following your intuition when it comes to making healthier choices

You can learn more about Kelley and her work on roottorisehealth.com and follow Kelley on Instagram @roottorisehealth

On today’s episode we’re talking to Doula Mallory Jacks. Mallory uses her skills as a doula, feminine lifestyle mentor and mindfulness advocate to help women feel empowered and educated about their bodies. She started her own journey of self-care by learning about the Fertility Awareness Method which gave her the power to take control of her reproductive health, understand her cycle and strengthen her mind-body connection. She now uses these tools along with her intuition to educate and empower her clients and today she’s sharing this wisdom with you!

We discuss: 

• Mallory’s personal journey and how she leans into her feminine energy 
• How to activate your femininity and creativity 
• Tracking your menstrual cycle and how it can be used in your day-to-day
• Mallory’s work as a doula and how she provides support during pregnancy, birth and postpartum 

Learn more about Mallory on her website and Instagram.
Start tracking your menstrual cycle with Mallory's free Moon Journal 

Just in time for your holiday travel plans! Today fitness trainer, writer and entrepreneur, Michelle Razavi is sharing all of her tips on how to stay healthy while traveling. Michelle is the creator behind the blog “Travel Like a Trainer” where she shares travel guides, what to eat and how to workout on vacation as well as health hacks from beating jet lag, how to pack healthier and what you should do to prep before a flight. We love Michelle’s philosophy on health, she advocates for balance and approaching food as fuel instead of “good” and “bad” foods. She believes in allowing yourself to indulge on vacation while staying accountable to your health. 

We discuss: 

• Navigating cultural norms and traditions around food in other countries 
• How to prep for a flight and fasting to avoid jet lag
• The best workouts, what to bring and which exercises to do
• Michelle’s new marine collagen protein bar she created with good for you and good for the planet ingredients 
• How to motivate yourself to get back into a routine post-vacation

Find out more about Michelle on her website and Instagram.

On today's episode, we talk to Abiola Akanni, creator of Trap Vinyasa. Laced with trap music, a heavy beat-based genre of hip hop originating from the South, Trap Vinyasa is a high-energy yoga-fitness class combining  yoga asana with dance, boxing and body weight exercises. In addition, we offer traditional yoga offerings to help BIPOC and allies develop their personal yoga practice. Designed to help you explore sensuality, this community combines the storytelling power of hip hop with the healing nature of yoga to empower you to rewrite the story of your body. 

Abiola's ability to curate an inclusive, positive community is what sets her apart in the fitness and wellness world. On this episode, we'll dive into: 

• How Abiola's upbringing empowered her to re-write her story 
• The importance of creating space for women of color to feel safe, comfortable, and empowered
• What it means to create a community when the one you're looking for doesn't already exist
• How intentional movement helps build your body confidence and enables you to tap into your sensuality 
• How Trap Vinyasa is different from hip hop yoga

You can learn more about Abiola and connect with her on Instagram @yogabybiola and learn more about Trap Vinyasa on trapvinyasa.com

We reached a milestone with episode #25 and Ally shares a personal milestone!

This week we're joined by Intuitive Astrologer Julia Kelley. Not only is Julia a knowledgeable astrologer, she is also amazing at channeling messages and interrupting  energies of whoever she is reading. Britt and Ally both had their charts read with Julia which we discuss on this episode, as well as the patterns Julia sees when she reads our charts side-by-side.

We also talk about...

• How Julia uses her intuition to give insightful natal chart readings
• The difference between intuition, clairvoyance, mediumship and being a psychic 
• Ally's reading: how her personal growth comes from partnerships 
• Britt's reading: the pressure she puts on her career and the shift from her Saturn Return

Links:
Book a reading with Julia on her website. Get 25% off with code "MILLENNIAL"!!!
Follow Julia's hilarious astrology meme account on Instagram @yourmomshoroscope 

On today's very special episode, we're talking to the hosts of one of our favorite podcasts, Almost 30! Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik get real about how they stay present and grounded while they're running a girl boss business and building a community of spirited, entrepreneurial women. Krista and Lindsey have served as huge inspiration for us as we launched Mindfully Millennial and in this episode, we're talking to them about the hard parts about opening up to the public, vulnerability hangovers, and the beauty that comes from starting a business with your best friend. 

On today's episode, we cover: 

• How Almost 30 came to be what it is today
• How Krista & Lindsey stay present with their busy schedules 
• Why it's important to create boundaries around being vulnerable 
• What it means to stay true to your mission and purpose even when it means slowing things down 
• How we're all just people in progress

You can listen to the Almost 30 podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts and of course, find them on Instagram @almost30podcast

On today's episode we are excited to introduce you to Hairstylist and Healer, Roxie Darling. Roxie is a colorist who got her start at Bumble and Bumble and is best known for working with bright and vibrant colors. Her work is dedicated to combining hair color with intuitive healing. She helps her clients match their hair to their aura, turning the hair color process into an empowering self-care ritual.

We get into...

• Roxie's work from vibrational hair color, new moon haircuts and crystal comb-outs 
• How hair color and cuts can raise your frequency 
• The psychology of color and how Roxie translates a client's healing journey to match their hair 
• Roxie's personal journey to wellness and healing and how she incorporated these practices into her hairstylist career

Resources:
Follow Roxie on Instagram
Learn more and book an appointment with Roxie on her website
Check out these Crystal Combs
Oakland hairdresser and healer, ask for Tiffany at Edo Salon or Corinna at PONY.salon
Seattle hairdresser and healer, Roxie Jane Hunt 

We're so excited to share this episode featuring the one and only Olivia Noceda of @olive.eeeats on Instagram. Olivia is an influencer and content creator and she shares positivity, gratitude and honesty in all of her posts. Today, she shares about the why behind creating her account, what keeps her on Instagram, and how she's created a community of positivity. Olivia talks about what it's like to juggle two career paths, what it's like to explain to your parents that you're an Influencer and how she's starting to prioritize her own happiness.

• The inspiration behind @olive.eeeats
• What it's like to share so vulnerably on a public platform 
• The Instagram comparison trap 
• How she learned to prioritize her own happiness instead of living up to other people's expectations
• How you can responsibly follow your dreams 
• The magic of letting go of ego and doing what you love

Find Olivia on Instagram and follow her @olive.eeeats