Kate Assaraf, CEO and founder of Dip Hair Care, joins me for a grounded conversation on building a sustainable beauty brand rooted in high-performance products, conscious commerce, and human-centered business. We talk about creating plastic-free shampoo and conditioner bars that actually work, rebuilding after failure, choosing community over convenience, and what it means to grow a business without losing sight of care, integrity, and purpose.

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After nearly a year away from the mic, I’m returning to On the Cusp of Something Beautiful with a new rhythm, a new perspective, and a deeper understanding of what it truly means to trust the soul path.

In this episode, we explore the medicine of reinvention, the discomfort of uncertainty, and the sacred process of allowing your life to evolve beyond old versions of yourself.

This conversation is an invitation to stop forcing yourself back into expired versions of your life and instead lean into the path your soul is asking you to create now.

If you’ve been navigating transition, identity shifts, burnout, or the feeling that life is rearranging itself beneath your feet—this episode is for you.

Why “being off track” may actually be part of your soul’s redirection

How reinvention often begins through collapse, uncertainty, and release

The connection between intuition, visualization, and aligned expansion

Why authentic growth requires creating new paths instead of returning to old ones

How giving yourself grace can unlock creativity, momentum, and emotional freedom

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What if dreaming was more than just rest, but a revolutionary tool for healing, imagination, and collective liberation?

In this expansive conversation, I’m joined by Kelsey Daniels—a self-described artist, organizer, and baddie scholar from Southeast San Diego—who reminds us that dreaming is more than rest: it's a radical, ancestral practice of reclaiming life beyond survival.

We explore the role of creativity in activism, the importance of building community rooted in interdependence, and how art can serve as both a personal ritual and a collective offering. Kelsey shares stories from her own journey—launching the Black Dream Experiment, creating mutual aid infrastructures, and rediscovering forgotten ideas with new depth.

Whether you're reimagining your relationship to community, to creativity, or to yourself—this episode invites you to soften into the possibility of dreaming as liberation.

Key Takeaways:

Why reclaiming dreams and desires is essential to ancestral wellness and personal liberation

How mutual aid invites interdependence, trust, and radical community care

The power of creativity as a healing process beyond performance or productivity

How sustainable activism starts with honoring your unique role in collective transformation

The sacred practice of returning to your own ideas with compassion and grace

To learn more about Kelsey go to their website: kelseyshere.com. And be sure to follow them on Instagram: @‌andsheshere_ and @‌blackdreamexperiment

Timestamps:

14:48 – Meet Kelsey: Baddie scholar, social organizer, and multidisciplinary creative

15:51 – Dreaming and desire as tools for ancestral healing and liberation

19:53 – Building Black healing spaces like “The Sit In” in response to media trauma

30:04 – Revolution beyond protest: imagining sustainable, life-affirming systems

39:52 – Mutual aid as radical care: redefining support and solidarity

44:47 – Dreaming into cooperative, creative spaces that honor process over product

55:27 – Revisiting your past words and ideas as an act of grace and reclamation

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In this second installment of the Walk True series, Tim Victor and I dive deep into what it truly means to navigate fear, open to love, and transform pain into purpose. Together, we explore the role of self-awareness, isolation, growth, and healing as we walk the path of authenticity and soul-aligned living.

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to move through life’s challenges with more grace, clarity, and trust in your own evolution, this conversation is for you.

Key Takeaways:

How self-awareness sparks personal growth and authentic living

Why seasons of isolation often lead to elevation

Turning life's darkest moments into a catalyst for your purpose

The connection between vulnerability, love, and spiritual expansion

How to overcome fear, shift your mindset, and embrace your worth

Timestamps:

00:48 – Embracing Authenticity and Creative Expression

04:37 – The Power of Self-Awareness and Personal Growth

09:10 – Isolation as a Sacred Path to Elevation

22:27 – Finding Balance, Contentment, and Light in Darkness

31:36 – Overcoming Fear, Taking Inspired Action, and the Power of Words

36:33 – Opening to Love, Navigating the Dating Jungle, and Renewing Mindset

47:04 – Sharing Your Story, Embracing Your Worth, and Walking True

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Tap into your soul’s rhythm and unlock your power to manifest by becoming aware of the energetic currents around you.

In this episode, I dive deep into the energetic forecast and soul medicine for April, with a focus on how awareness is the key to manifesting your deepest desires. I’ll share insights on how the energy of the season is shaping our realities and how you can align with it to step into your fullest potential.

I’ll also discuss my upcoming workshop, New Laws, New Realities, designed to help you shift your personal and professional life through a deeper connection to soul wisdom, universal laws, and your own inner power.

If you’re ready to embrace your soul’s truth and move with clarity towards your desires, this episode is for you. Tune in to learn how to anchor deeper into your purpose, trust your intuition, and use the current energetic themes to manifest more of what you want in your life.

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What you'll hear in this episode:

Why awareness activates manifestation and spiritual alignment

How the New Laws, New Realities workshop will support your personal and spiritual evolution

The soul of your work vs. the structure of your work

What it means to operate by spiritual laws and universal principles

The power of precision, trust, and timing when calling in your next-level reality

Why self-reflection and integration are key to sustaining your desires

Using shadow work as a superpower to create from a deeper truth

Daily practices to stay grounded, energetically attuned, and connected to your vision

NEW WORKSHOP! New Laws, New Realities: 7 Energetic Laws for Creating and Sustaining Life-Nourishing Change

Join me for New Laws, New Realities, a 90-minute live workshop on April 26th at 12p PT / 3p ET. In this transformative session, we'll dive into 7 Energetic Laws that will guide you in creating and sustaining life-nourishing change. Designed for creatives, healers, and high-achieving women, this workshop will help you embody your next evolution by aligning with spiritual laws and chakra-based practices.

Manifest your desires and build a reality rooted in your soul’s purpose—no more waiting, just embodying the change you’re meant to create.

Timestamps:

02:55 The Medicine of Spring: The Soul of Our Work

04:02 New Laws, New Realities Workshop Invitation

06:40 Energetic and Universal Laws, Personal Liberation and Power

19:05 April's Theme: Awareness and Manifestation

24:55 The Channeled Message for April

28:02 Weekly Themes and Integration

37:13 Tapping into Abundance

37:58 Powerful Questions for Self-Reflection

38:58 Sustaining Practice and Experience

41:54 Evening Routine and Setting Intentions

44:07 Deepening Your Practice

46:28 Standing on Experience

52:14 Bridge of Destiny and Manifestation

58:35 Grounding Down and Portaling Up

01:03:32 Closing Affirmation and Final Thoughts

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In this episode, I sit down with my friend and creative collaborator, Tim Victor for a special mini-series called ‘Walk True’. Tim Victor is a singer-songwriter, model, celebrity stylist, and all around creative.

During our conversation Tim shares the meaning behind Walk True, a guiding philosophy rooted in his Jamaican heritage that encourages living authentically and embracing the journey with integrity.

We also discuss the significance of inner peace, the necessity of personal work, and how service can shape one's evolution. Tim opens up about his Paris Fashion Week experience, revealing how persistence and trust led to him being featured in major publications.

Topics covered in this episode:

The power of voice and creative expression

Embracing authenticity and inner peace

Navigating personal growth and setting boundaries

The season of waiting and the role of service

Black history, legacy, and creative impact

Overcoming rejection and aligning with purpose

The importance of friendship, support, and community

This episode is Part 1 of a 3-part series. Tune in for an uplifting and insightful conversation that reminds you to Walk True, and boldly step into your greatness.

To learn more about Tim follow him on Instagram: @‌mrtimvictor. Listen to ‘Walk True’ by Tim Victor on Apple Music or Spotify.

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This episode dives into March’s energetic forecast from our monthly newsletter, The Communion. The Communion is a monthly exchange of energetic and creative wisdom for conscious creatives and entrepreneurs who feel called to follow their soul path.

This month’s theme is Choosing a Reality: Experimenting with Expansion. Inside this episode, we explore the balance between taking action and surrendering to divine timing. We discuss how self-leadership requires clarity and structure, why trust is essential for manifestation, and how patience allows us to build with sustainability and truth.

Topics covered in this episode:

Harmonizing the masculine and feminine within

Leading with clarity, purpose, and precise action

The power of discernment in navigating change

Cultivating mental clarity and sustainable wisdom

Trust as a foundation for creativity, growth, and manifestation

Tune in to align with the rhythms of March and integrate these energies into your life, business, and creative work.

Resources Mentioned:

9 Key Dates and Reminders for March by Spirit Daughter [IG Post] 

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In this episode, I sit down with Kristina Green, founder of Cardigan Careers. Kristina shares her transformative journey from the corporate world to becoming a coach who empowers women to follow their dreams.

She opens up about the challenges of prioritizing responsibilities over passion, breaking free from societal expectations, and the deep self-reflection that led her to her true calling. Through inner child work and honest self-inquiry, Kristina discovered the power of presence and the importance of recognizing one’s intrinsic value.

Key Takeaways:

How to navigate career transitions with intention and clarity

The importance of self-reflection and inner child healing in personal growth

Ways to cultivate a meaningful work-life balance

Embracing creativity and flexibility in both career and personal life

Why honest conversations with yourself are crucial for true fulfillment

To connect with Kristina you can follow her on Instagram: @kristinam.green and here on LinkedIn.

Resources mentioned:

Happy Pocket Full of Money by David Cameron Gikandi [book]

Timestamps:

00:36 Christina's Background and Career Journey

02:13 Realizing and Pursuing Dreams

03:12 Empowering Women and Career Strategies

04:11 Personal Growth and Self-Discovery

10:03 Inner Child and Entrepreneurial Insights

19:50 Understanding and Valuing Self-Worth

27:09 Realizing the Power Within

29:01 Balancing Business and Family

31:56 The Turning Point: Quitting the Corporate Job

38:23 Embracing Creativity and Flexibility

40:57 Building a Community of Empowered Women

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In this brand new episode, I dive into February's energetic medicine from our monthly newsletter, The Communion. The Communion is a download of energetic and creative medicine for creatives, healers, and entrepreneurs who feel called to follow their soul's authentic path.

This month’s theme is You Can Rebuild Your Life. We touch on how to utilize the energetics that are likely to arise each week, such as resistance, patience, starting over, and navigating the unexpected as a pathway to wholeness.

We also talk about creating sustainable habits, the importance of rebuilding with truth, and embracing one's unique path to personal freedom and soul liberation. Below you’ll find timestamps from the episode as well as resources mentioned in the show.

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Resources Mentioned:

Join The Communion (our inbox community) and receive our monthly newsletter filled with energetic and creative medicine for expanding your awareness and trusting your soul's unique purpose.

The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles [book recommendation]

Eastern Body Western Mind by Anodea Judith [book recommendation]

Design a reality that aligns with your soul's desired state with Soul Nourishing Boundaries: The Course. Join the waitlist here!

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In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Lisa Levine. Lisa is an artist, an acupuncturist, a healer and the founder of Maha Rose. During our conversation, Lisa shares her journey into clown medicine, radical self-acceptance, and surrendering to the pathway of business stewardship, parenthood, and presence.

Other topics that came up during our conversation: 

-business pillars and personal values 

-creating a life of devotion

-navigating the uncertainty of life and business

-surrendering to the challenge that strengthen us  

-leaning into the flexibility of parenthood

If you’d like to connect with Lisa or learn more about Maha Rose visit www.maharose.com to check out their website for upcoming offerings, retreats and workshops. You can also follow along on Instagram: @maharose 

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This program instead invites you to discover your own unique pathway to a more soulful and nourishing life of collective service through soul-recovery and self-discovery. In other words, being able to show up in the world as your whole authentic self. 

If you’re an intuitive creative, entrepreneur, or healer and you’re ready to step outside of the box and stop dimming your light then join us inside of Activate Your Soul to start aligning to your Soul’s unique!  

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