Raw Intentions

Hello & welcome back to Raw Intentions! This week, we’re sitting down with Denver local, and the OG fitness influencer herself—Natalie Bally.
Natalie found her love for fitness and content creation in college, when she didn’t quite fit into the party scene and turned to YouTube for connection. Slowly but surely, she built a following, partnered with brands like Gymshark, and created a thriving online presence. But then, life threw her a curveball—going off birth control sent her hormones into a spiral, causing major weight gain, hormonal issues, PCOS, and a complete shift in how she saw herself. Feeling uncomfortable in your own skin, when you’re entire career revolves around sharing your life & your body, can be debilitating. She took a break from social media, spent years healing, and is now stepping back into the spotlight—this time with a whole new mindset. We talk about body changes, self-love, finding balance, and what it means to start fresh when the thing that once brought you joy starts to feel like a burden. It’s a raw, honest conversation about growth, and I know you’ll love it. Xo


Natalie Bally: https://www.instagram.com/nattbfit/?hl=en

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Hello & welcome back to Raw Intentions! This week, we’re talking about passion, purpose, and making an impact with Stephanie Villavicencio. 

Stephanie’s journey started on the beaches of Florida, a surf obsessed beach bum, but life led her to Aspen, where she found a new purpose amongst mountains & snow. After cultivating her own community, and calling Carbondale home, her best friend got diagnosed with stage 3 Breast Cancer. What started as selling stickers out of her ski jacket, to help raise money for her friend, turned into something MUCH bigger. The sticker operation got its own website & iconic name, “Tits Deep For Breast Cancer,” and the rest is history.  Now, her nonprofit is making waves, raising awareness for early detection in young women—something deeply personal to her after losing her mom to breast cancer at just two years old. We talk about her journey, the importance of advocacy, and the clothing & sister company, Chest High, that she’s building alongside her nonprofit. Stephanie is a force, and this episode is one you need to hear. Xo


Tits Deep For Breast Cancer:

https://www.instagram.com/titsdeepforbreastcancer/?hl=en

Chest High:

https://www.instagram.com/chesthighco/?hl=en

Stephanie Villavicencio:

https://www.instagram.com/stephysurfs/?hl=en

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Hello & welcome back to Raw Intentions! This week, we have THE Lexi Larson on the pod—content creator, business owner, and the ultimate example of what happens when you bet on yourself. Lexi spent years in a corporate, soul sucking job, as many of us can relate, and decided there must be more to life. So she woke up one day, got out of her own way, and started posting vlogs. She built her brand by being unapologetically herself—no forced aesthetic, no trying to fit into a box, just real, raw, relatable content. Over time, she’s grown a loyal following on TikTok and Instagram, and now, she’s taken things a step further by launching her own clothing brand, Sunday Cherries. We get into the nitty-gritty of starting a business, navigating finances (transparently, of course), overcoming struggles, and what she’s learned along the way. Lexi is hilarious, relatable, and SO inspiring- truly a self made success. If you’ve ever dreamed of quitting your job and going after something big, this episode is for you. Enjoy! Xo

Lexi Larson: https://www.instagram.com/itslexilarson/?hl=en
Sunday Cherries: https://www.sundaycherries.com/

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Hello & welcome back to Raw Intentions! This week, we’re catching up with a familiar face and long time friend of the podcast, Hannah Ruth. If you haven’t listened to our first episode with her, go back and give it a listen for all the backstory; but today, we’re diving into the empire she’s building with Built to Burn Academy. Hannah is a fitness influencer, personal trainer, and all-around powerhouse who’s rethinking the way we approach health. Instead of quick fixes and crash diets, she takes a holistic approach—focusing on habits, lifestyle, and sustainable wellness. We talk about why you may be crashing out on your New Years resolutions, scaling a business, what sets her apart in the fitness industry, and the day-to-day of running a company while balancing her personal life (including wedding planning!). Oh, and an exciting collab alert—Built to Burn is launching something special with my brand, Raw & Rebellious this week! Tune in for all the details. Xo

Hannah Ruth: https://www.instagram.com/burn.by.han/?hl=en

Built to Burn: https://www.instagram.com/built.to.burn/?hl=en

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Hello & welcome back to Raw Intentions! This week, we’re heading to Carbondale, CO, with Jenny Verrochi—avid snowboarder, entrepreneur, and the mastermind behind Buck Wild Coffee & Boot Tan Fest. Jenny grew up with nature at the center of her world; watching her parents trade coffee for lift tickets and build their own coffee company from the ground up. Inspired by their journey and her love of creating community, she set out to create something just as bold—her own coffee brand. We dive into the ups and downs of building a business, growing WITH your company as you evolve, and how she’s using Buck Wild Coffee to support women-owned businesses. But that’s not all—Jenny also started Boot Tan Fest; an all-women and femme ski event that takes over an entire resort for a weekend of community, vendors, and, of COURSE, a naked ski lap. We talk about the importance of the outdoors, work-life balance, and carving your own path—whether in business or on the slopes. So much inspiration in this episode, and can’t wait to hear your thoughts! Xo

Boot Tan Fest: https://www.instagram.com/boottanfest/
Jennifer Verricohi: https://www.instagram.com/jennnnygirl/
Buck Wild Coffee: https://www.instagram.com/buck.wild.coffee/

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Hello & welcome back to Raw Intentions! This week, we’re chatting with Chatter Club founder, Denver local, & new mom Bri Rios. Bri is disrupting the PR agency; she shares her journey on starting two companies, her passions within her agency, law suits & lessons, business advice, and the importance of work/life balance. We also discuss her nonnegotiables, mindfulness practices, advice for new moms, and how to keep your identity through motherhood. So lucky to call Bri a friend; this episode is PACKED with advice and inspiration, especially for entrepreneurs and new moms. Can’t wait to hear what y’all think! Xo

Chatter Club: https://www.instagram.com/chatterclub/
Bri Rios: https://www.instagram.com/briosbri/

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Hello & welcome back to Raw Intentions! This week, we’re exploring the unique world of Corinna Lander, a Denver-based photographer turned entrepreneur who founded Ignite Your Aura, an aura photography business. Corinna’s journey from wedding photography to creating empowering "goddess sessions" for women is fascinating. Melding together her We discuss what aura photography is, it’s history, and her deep spirituality that lead her on such a fulfilling career path. Corinna shares her love for travel, constant craving for change, and how she scaled her business &  grew her brand. We also touch on balancing life’s demands, and the learned experience of how to show up in varying situations. Join us for a vibrant discussion about showing up for yourself, your business, and what’s next for Corinna. Let us know what you think Xo


Ignite Your Aura: https://www.instagram.com/igniteyouraura/

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Hello & welcome back to Raw Intentions! Today we’re catching up with my friend and multifaceted local entrepreneur, Anna Zesbaugh. If you’re new here, check out our first episode with Anna; she gives a more detailed back story of who she is and her 3 (yes THREE) brands, and it’s a FABULOUS conversation. We decided to have her back on, as she has a TON of exciting updates for us. Landing huge retailers, fundraising, viral sensations that have skyrocketed her bar’s business, Blind Tiger Lounge, and so much more. We chat about her passion for travel, the importance of adaptability, family, and spirituality, along with her viral videos, pop-ups, and events. Anna shares her advice for entrepreneurs, the importance of pivoting within her company, working with investors, and what’s next on her horizon. This conversation is full of valuable takeaways for anyone navigating the business world. Can’t wait to share this one with you, and let us know what you think! Xo

Anna Zesbaugh: https://www.instagram.com/anna.zezzers/?hl=en
Hooch Booch: https://www.instagram.com/drinkhoochbooch/?hl=en
Corpse Reviver: https://www.instagram.com/drinkcorpsereviver/?hl=en
It’s A (Wo) Man’s World Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/womansworld.pod/?hl=en

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Hello & welcome back to Raw Intentions! On today’s episode, we sit down with Denver local, entrepreneur & founder behind Live for Live Music, meditation teacher, and father,  Kunj Shah. We discuss his journey, starting in NYC with a love for music (notably 200 + Phish shows), and wanting to get more involved in the industry. He details what started as a blog, that blew up into a MASSIVE company; eventually throwing music festivals of his own. After this entrepreneurial metamorphosis though, came a metamorphosis of the mind. Kunj leads us through his sobriety, and the life changing benefits of meditation, mindfulness, and regulating your nervous system. This was SUCH a valuable, high vibrational conversation. I learned so much, and now have SO many tangible ways implement these tools into my own life.

Kunj Shah: https://www.instagram.com/thekunjshah/
Meditate with Kunj: https://meditatewithkunj.com/

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Good morning, and welcome back to Raw Intentions! This week, I’m thrilled to have Rachel Deeb, a Nashville native and multifaceted creative, back on the podcast. Rachel is a photographer, custom creator under her brand Elektrik Denim, muralist, and—oh yeah—she just finished up a tour with The Lumineers! In this episode, Rachel opens up about her creative journey, from her early days as a photographer to the whirlwind decision to tour with her favorite band. We dive into what life on the road is REALLY like, how the band helped her rebuild her confidence in her work, and the challenges of transitioning back to “normal” life post-tour.

We also discuss her evolution since our last episode together, including her love for travel, experiences with dating, and the custom work and murals she’s created under Elektrik Denim. Rachel’s plans for the future are as inspiring as they are ambitious, and she shares actionable insights on how to balance a creative career while staying true to yourself. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone chasing their dreams or looking for a reminder that it’s always possible to reinvent yourself. Can’t wait to hear what you think! Xo

Rachel Deeb: https://www.instagram.com/rkdeeb/?hl=en
Elektrik Denim: https://www.instagram.com/elektrikdenim/?hl=en

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