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Branch Basics never set out to sell soap. They are a brand on a mission to help people create healthy homes and experience the power of pure.This week on the podcast, I talk to one of three Branch Basics Co-Founders, who has “Tossed the Toxins” out of her life, Kelly Love.Kelly is proof that switching to a pure, natural lifestyle is powerful even for those who consider themselves healthy. She’s experienced how much our everyday choices impact our quality of life and is passionate about helping others see and feel the connection.In this episode we discuss: Kelly’s journey to Branch Basics through a summer break from collegeWhat it is like going into business with friends and familyStarting a business and closing a business because of product qualityWhat Branch Basics will NOT compromise onHow easy it is to start living a toxic free lifestyle in your home and where to startWhat all Co-Founders did to cure various health issues by making shifts in what they ate and used in their homesLinks:Website: https://branchbasics.com/pages/our-story\Shop Branch Basics: https://branchbasics.com/collections/all#starter-kitsFollow Branch Basics on Instagram: @branchbasics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Ranked at the top of the charts, Tripleten’s programs in Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Business Intelligence Analytics, and Data Science are the ultimate launchpad for your career transformation. Learn more about TripleTen: https://tripleten.com/

In 2015, two London-based entrepreneurs Dominika and Elise met in a corporate job (literally sharing desks) where they quickly became office friends, sharing a bond over a passion for clean beauty and lifestyle which together, led them to launch the trend-setting blog, podcast, book, and Instagram account, Clean Beauty Insiders. Building on this partnership, they followed their love for clean beauty and pivoted out of Full-Time corporate jobs to fearlessly become entrepreneurs, co-founding BYBI in 2017. BYBI is the first beauty brand to declare a war on carbon (the number one contributor to the climate crisis) and is on a mission to make sustainable skincare easy and accessible for everyone, boasting a comprehensive range of highly efficacious skincare, BYBI includes a range including masks, moisturizers, boosters, and more. Fast forward to today, Elsie and Dominika are published authors, trained skincare formulators, podcasters and who (leading BYBI) are paving the way for more climate-conscious practices, from ingredients to production and packaging. Links:Shop ALL BYBI Products: https://bybi.com/Learn more about BYBI’s Sustainable Mission:https://bybi.com/pages/sustainabilityGet Social with BYBI on Instagram: @bybibeauty Co-Founders Elsie & Dominika's : @bybifounders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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TripleTen's boot camps turbocharge your journey into the world of tech, equipping you with the cutting-edge skills needed for a game-changing career pivot.  

Ranked at the top of the charts, Tripleten’s programs in Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Business Intelligence Analytics, and Data Science are the ultimate launchpad for your career transformation. Learn more about TripleTen: https://tripleten.com/

Peter Mollo started his career journey early on in the education field, working in fitness within schools and quickly learned he wanted to follow his passion for fitness and training on his own.Working many jobs after leaving education to bring him where he is today, the owner of the Rhode Island-based fitness complex, Peter Mollo Fitness, Peter was faced with many challenges and adversity (especially during the 2020 lockdown) but through his strong work ethic, commitment to excellence and determination he is now in an elite class of Master trainers where today he trains celebrities, athletes and lovers of all thing’s fitness alike.Peter truly knows how to lead with passion and credibility ensuring his entire team at Peter Mollo Fitness are as skilled and committed as he is with their clients, which has been the key to Peter’s success. He is all about clients’ results, safety and overall fitness goals, not just his agenda. In this episode we discuss:Why it is important to hire the RIGHT team of people for your business success and longevityWhat drives him CRAZY in the fitness industryHow to stand out in a sea of competitionWho inspires him the mostWhy YOUR goals, when working with clients, cannot be their goals (this is a juicy one)Baby steps you can take to get back into a fitness routineLinks:Website: www.pmfondemand.comInstagram: @petermollofitnessAn inside view of some of Peter’s Fitness Class Offerings:https://www.instagram.com/tv/CO8MH9xn7P3/?igshid=1d7v1jm9ns67a https://www.instagram.com/p/CObWu2eHFkl/?igshid=tuni3bmq8szhLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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TripleTen's boot camps turbocharge your journey into the world of tech, equipping you with the cutting-edge skills needed for a game-changing career pivot.  

Ranked at the top of the charts, Tripleten’s programs in Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Business Intelligence Analytics, and Data Science are the ultimate launchpad for your career transformation. Learn more about TripleTen: https://tripleten.com/

Monique Bryan has a BA in fashion design, three startups under her belt (so she knows a bit about entrepreneur life), and has developed programming in partnership with companies throughout Asia and exciting global brands like PayPal, Burberry, Toms Shoes, and Shopify. Today Monique runs a branding consultancy under www.moniquebryan.com and is the creator of Juicy Brand On-Demand Accelerator program helping entrepreneurs craft their story and visual identity to stand out from their competition. Monique shows womxn how to clarify their messaging, build their unique brand personality, and up-level their style profile so they can amplify their credibility in their industry.Monique is also a breast cancer survivor and has grown an engaged community of over 15,400+ people on social media, while in remission. She is also the host of a 5 Star rated Podcast, The Juicy CEO, speaks on international stages, and has been featured on Global television, in Entrepreneur and Elle Magazine, Bustle, and countless podcasts. Her motto is, “Our personal brand is all we have, so it is your job to control the message going out about you.Follow Monique on Instagram @moniquebryan_co and Twitter @MoniquebryanTO or visit her website www.moniquebryan.comRetreat in Miami: https://www.juicybrandondemand.com/momentumPodcast: https://the-juicy-ceo-with-monique-bryan.simplecast.com 5 PERSONAL BRANDING SECRETS EVERY BUSINESS LEADER SHOULD KNOW (Includes FREE Workbook)https://www.moniquebryan.com/blog/branding-yourself-is-good-for-businessLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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TripleTen's boot camps turbocharge your journey into the world of tech, equipping you with the cutting-edge skills needed for a game-changing career pivot.  

Ranked at the top of the charts, Tripleten’s programs in Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Business Intelligence Analytics, and Data Science are the ultimate launchpad for your career transformation. Learn more about TripleTen: https://tripleten.com/

Want a behind-the-scenes look at how to navigate the world of fashion from style to building brands?On this week’s episode, I talk to NYC-based Mother and Daughter fashion powerhouses, Delia Folk and Alison Bruhn, creators of The Style That Binds Us.  The Style that Binds Us is the original next-generation women’s media company and community, exploring the cross-section of style and culture.Connected through their shared love of fashion and culture Delia and Alison are changing the way style content and storytelling is presented by delivering style with substance through in-depth interviews that dig beneath the surface.The brand encompasses The Style That Binds Us YouTube channel, podcast, blog & VIP shopping experiences, with a mission to support women by taking the stress out of getting dressed or going shopping by offering style tips and introductions to new under-the-radar-brands.Combining their superpowers with Alison as a highly sought-after wardrobe consultant & stylist and Delia consulting with emerging brands to help them navigate both retail and D2C they are taking you behind the fashion curtain and sharing their fashion tips, advice and expertise to get you stepping out the door and feeling your best-dressed no matter what the plan of the day is!In this episode we discuss:· The KEY staple items everyone should have in their closet· Ways to take your brand growth to the next level· The perks to working with a style consultant· Why it is so important to know what you are selling and who your client is· How to NAIL an interview look and leave a lasting style impression· Leveraging your entrepreneurial soul and making the ultimate career pivotTune into this episode and connect with Delia and Alison below:thestylethatbindsus.comYouTube channelcore wardrobe checklistwhat to wear on a virtual interview videoPodcastInstagram:@thestylethatbindsus@alisonbruhn@deliafolkJoin The Style That Binds Us Email NewsletterLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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TripleTen's boot camps turbocharge your journey into the world of tech, equipping you with the cutting-edge skills needed for a game-changing career pivot.  

Ranked at the top of the charts, Tripleten’s programs in Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Business Intelligence Analytics, and Data Science are the ultimate launchpad for your career transformation. Learn more about TripleTen: https://tripleten.com/

Faith Broussard Cade has over 10 years of experience as a professional school counselor and mental health counselor and also worked as a baker and a food blogger, before shifting to writing inspirational affirmations on pieces of handmade paper through her extremely popular Instagram handle, Fleur De Lis Speaks (@fleurdelisspeaks).On January 9, 2018, Faith experienced a major life event that rocked her to her core and changed the trajectory of her career and the way she looked at life in general. This is where she started her self-love journey nourishing her soul by writing a self-care note daily…and thus, Fleur De Lis Speaks was created where she now shares with her almost 300K Instagram followers and online community, content about mental health along with her own personal healing journey to motivate individuals to prioritize peace, boundaries, and emotional well-being in their lives and relationships.In this episode we discuss:Faith’s major life event and her work on her own personal healing, wellness, and self-care advocacy Why you must choose introspection and gratitude as the way to finding peace in things most take for grantedFaith’s work as a mental health counselor and coachWhy you need to stop staying YES and start saying NO to protect your boundariesKicking the burnout mentalityHow to step into your power and create the life you desire using self-exploration, kindness, and compassion as the tools that equip you to live out this necessary truth. To compliment her offerings, Faith has also published two guided journals on the transformative power of self-care and self-love: Because You Are Worthy: 90 Days of Transformative Self-Love and Because You Have Purpose: 90 Days of Encouraging Self-Love. Stay until the end of this episode to hear the Meghan Houle Method Tip of the week on how you can use Faith’s learnings from this episode to kick the burnout mentality and set your own personal boundaries on your way to prioritizing peace and finding gratitude in your everyday life.Links:Website and Blog: Fleur de Lis Speaks, LLCInstagram: @fleurdelisspeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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TripleTen's boot camps turbocharge your journey into the world of tech, equipping you with the cutting-edge skills needed for a game-changing career pivot.  

Ranked at the top of the charts, Tripleten’s programs in Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Business Intelligence Analytics, and Data Science are the ultimate launchpad for your career transformation. Learn more about TripleTen: https://tripleten.com/

Kristy Hurt moved from Texas to New York City (not knowing anyone) in the late 90s and fearlessly pursued a role in retail finding a connection with the original founders of Kate Spade who brought her on as their top Manager in SOHO. A pinch-me moment for a small-town girl…From Kate Spade, Kristy once again, fearlessly applied to the prestigious LVMH fashion group where she pivoted from stores to corporate taking on an HR role, allowing her to cultivate amazing relationships in the luxury retail space throughout NYC and across North America.After many years with LVMH, she was ready to go off on her own, establishing Kristy Hurt HR Consulting.Her BIG pivot came in March 2020 where at the start of the pandemic lockdown she established a retail networking group bringing people together to share ideas on how they can navigate their next career move and make meaningful connections during this uncertain time.And thus, The Co-Lab was formed. If you are a professional looking to join a diverse and inclusive group of passionate individuals and make some really dynamic friends, The Co-Lab is for you.In this episode we discuss:Fearlessly networking to land your dream jobWhy building meaningful relationships is the key to your career successThe Co-Lab and what the group is all aboutHow to create visibility for your offering or business through social networking What to do next in the great “re-shuffling” and why people are leaving their jobs across all industriesStay until the end for the Meghan Houle Method Tip of the Week about how to kick off a job search!Learn more about The Co-Lab: https://www.jointhecolab.com/Follow Kristy and The Co-Lab on Instagram: @khurtconsulting @jointhecolabLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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TripleTen's boot camps turbocharge your journey into the world of tech, equipping you with the cutting-edge skills needed for a game-changing career pivot.  

Ranked at the top of the charts, Tripleten’s programs in Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Business Intelligence Analytics, and Data Science are the ultimate launchpad for your career transformation. Learn more about TripleTen: https://tripleten.com/

Aly Raymer found her love for sports and fitness at a very young age along with owning what works for her when it comes to health and fitness, and what does not.Aly’s big pivot came when she channeled her passion for music into building her wellness business in diversifying her offering to add healing sound sessions. It is a beautiful combination in working with Aly, wherein you can truly take care of all your fitness goals from a mindful practice point of view. Life is all about balance, right? In this episode, Aly stresses that it is OK to be still (which we need moments of peace for ourselves now more than ever) and is here to share ALL the reasons why adding Sound Healing experiences to your routine can change your life and how with her virtual community, you can tap into a session any time, any place.In our conversation we discuss:How to stay motivated when you are at your lowestThe Science behind the benefits of Sound Healing (for overall health and mental health)The best way to recover and repair your body (without just sleep)Why investing in training (or a coach) when building any new practice or business is a MUST to be successful and credibleHow self-care goals look different for everyone and how you can make ones that work for YOUFind all of Aly’s offering & join her community:Website: https://www.alyraymer.com/Instagram: @alyraymerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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TripleTen's boot camps turbocharge your journey into the world of tech, equipping you with the cutting-edge skills needed for a game-changing career pivot.  

Ranked at the top of the charts, Tripleten’s programs in Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Business Intelligence Analytics, and Data Science are the ultimate launchpad for your career transformation. Learn more about TripleTen: https://tripleten.com/

Ron Thurston is a highly accomplished Retail Leadership Executive (having led such brands as SAINT LAURENT, APPLE and Intermix), is a Board Advisor for Goodwill Stores and an Amazon bestselling author with his book, Retail Pride-The Guide to Celebrating Your Accidental Career.  As we invite Ron back to the PWP podcast (having been our FIRST guest in Season ONE), he is someone that has truly embraced what it means to Pivot with Purpose, stepping out of the corporate retail store environment and now heading out on the road live from an Airstream trailer to discover and tell the real stories of retail heroes all across the country.  The moral of this conversation, you can pivot at ANY TIME, ANY AGE and ANY POINT in your career. If you have a passion, follow it and own what you love to do. It is the way to ultimate joy and satisfaction in career and life.In this conversation we discuss:Why everyone should start their career in the service industryHow YOU have control as a candidate these days when applying to jobsWays you can best navigate your own pivotWhy you should take a dream, a thought, an idea and bring it to lifeFind out more about Ron’s Airstream Journey and follow along on his adventures at:  https://www.retailpride.com/Buy his book: Retail Pride- The Guide to Celebrating Your Accidental Career:https://www.amazon.com/Retail-Pride-Celebrating-Accidental-Career/dp/1544515928Follow Ron and Retail in America on Instagram: @retailpride If you are in retail and interested in being featured on his podcast or for event and business opportunities, Reach out to Ron: [email protected] more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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TripleTen's boot camps turbocharge your journey into the world of tech, equipping you with the cutting-edge skills needed for a game-changing career pivot.  

Ranked at the top of the charts, Tripleten’s programs in Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Business Intelligence Analytics, and Data Science are the ultimate launchpad for your career transformation. Learn more about TripleTen: https://tripleten.com/

Bridgitte Carroll is a ball of energy, looking to solve the world's GUT HEALTH issues, one supplement regiment at a time. With a BIG DREAM and a fearless attitude, she jumped in head first to create her own supplement brand, GUT PERSONAL, bringing a personalized road map to get your overall wellness on track using an online survey to recommend what products you should be using to get you feeling your best.Tune in to hear all about the journey to creating this amazing business, pivoting from her own practice to a different type of entrepreneurship and why ignoring signs your body is giving you could be detrimental to your overall wellness and quality of life.Life is too short to live in pain or with nagging health issues, (bloating, brain fog, insomnia, irritability, skin issues...) if you are struggling with any of these now or just want to feel better overall, head over to the GUT PERSONAL website and take the quiz to see which products are best for you.Find out more about GUT PERSONAL at: https://www.gutpersonal.com/Get Social with Bridgitte:Instagram @wellbybridgitte and @gut.personalLINKS:FOR ALL PURCHASES use our code and special link to get a 10% discount on all your products! CODE: PIVOTWITHPURPOSEwww.gutpersonal.com/pivotwithpurposeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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TripleTen's boot camps turbocharge your journey into the world of tech, equipping you with the cutting-edge skills needed for a game-changing career pivot.  

Ranked at the top of the charts, Tripleten’s programs in Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Business Intelligence Analytics, and Data Science are the ultimate launchpad for your career transformation. Learn more about TripleTen: https://tripleten.com/