By Devan Shepherd, Natasha Holbrook, & Jessica Johnson
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The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.
Alice Hu is the founder of Woo Woo Company, a guide to all things woo, spiritual, and holistic health. She loves explaining concepts like crystals, astrology, manifestation, and more in grounded and practical ways to help people discover their truth and purpose. Alice is also the host of the Into the Woo podcast.
We had such a blast getting to know Alice! We loved hearing her journey from the corporate marketing world to wellness entrepreneurship. She launched Woo Woo Company as a practical gateway to discover your personal spiritual and holistic wellness path. We appreciate this approach because we know how overwhelming this space and practices can be! In this episode we take a deep dive into sound bath meditations: what they are, how they work, and why they are so amazingly nourishing, healing + wonderful. Alice also gave us a sound bath meditation to share with you all! So take a listen and allow yourself a relaxing and grounding moment to get you through the rest of your day.
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Joanna is a registered yoga teacher and the owner of Embody YOGA. She first developed an interest in yoga as a teenager. Over the years, she experimented with various forms of physical fitness and dance before returning to the practice in 2011. Joanna started Embody YOGA, on a mission to share the practice of yoga with people of color by offering classes that were accessible, affordable and culturally relevant. Since its founding in 2015, Embody YOGA has served over 400 students, the majority of whom identify as people of color. Nothing brings Joanna more joy than to witness her students develop a personal relationship and connection to the practice of yoga. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Community Counseling (with an emphasis in child and adolescent counseling) from Marquette University and has a deep commitment to promoting holistic wellness in communities of color.
In this episode, Joanna dives into her yoga journey, the formation of EMBODY YOGA and it's powerful purpose in sharing yoga for people of color. She explains ways in which studios can be unintentionally exclusive, the harm that this causes BIPOC trying to join in the practice and the positive impact that happens when students see themselves and their culture reflected in the space. We also discuss the emotional and mental benefits of yoga, the importance of allowing yourself rest, and she reminds us to seek out moments that bring joy.
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Hi there Jack!
Jack Lam (They/Them, He/Him) is a passionate about queer/trans advocacy and mental health. Jack has experience with crisis intervention and suicide prevention work, education around gender identities and experiences, and intergroup dialogue facilitation. Through their Instagram, they also commonly share helpful, easy-to-digest guides and reflections to help us all be better advocates and allies. Jack's work is informed by their identity as a queer, non-binary Malaysian Chinese person. They aim to help shape a society that is more willing to embrace and celebrate the queerness in us all. Currently, they are a Clinical Social Work graduate student and Trauma Fellow at the University of Houston.
In this episode, we have an authentic conversation revolving around identity and allyship. Jack shares their journey to finding their passion in trauma therapy, their preconceived notions about the states growing up in Malaysia, and the actualizations they had once moving here. We share with them our frustration that arises when trying to converse with friends and family who may have differing opinions and Jack gives us tips to instead create a constructive dialogue rooted in empathy and patience. We also discuss the harmful impact of societal gender norms and why it is imperative we work to dismantle them so that space can be created for everybody to be valued. Jack's instagram has been such a helpful resource for the three of us as we educate ourselves in anti-racism work and navigate authentic, sustainable allyship. We encourage everybody to check out their account after listening to this episode!
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We are so happy to have Dr. Ellen on the pod!
As a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist, Dr. Ellen C. Hayes is dedicated to assisting patients experiencing infertility issues. For over 15 years, she has been providing compassionate, individualized care to her patients with access to the most advanced, state-of-the-art treatment options available. Dr. Hayes is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. While she is experienced in diagnosis of and treatment of all types of infertility, she has a special interest in diminished ovarian reserve, recurrent pregnancy loss, and fertility preservation. She is also a renowned expert in in vitro fertilization (IVF) and hysteroscopic surgery.
We have some serious baby fever going on at SHI(F)T HAPPENS with many, many questions about reproductive health, so Dr. Ellen was the perfect guest! She explained potential causes for fertility issues, the tests taken to identify these and solutions available. She shared that women's reproductive timelines are unique and should be treated as such. We knew very little about in vitro fertilization, so she walked us through the entire process in detail. We also got into the topic of egg freezing! This is an increasingly popular procedure elected by women who may not be ready to have a baby just yet, giving them the freedom to create their own schedule. As the three of us head into this family planning chapter of our lives, we found this interview to be very informative, reassuring and inspiring to hear how she works so hard to help her clients become parents. Plus, listen to the intro for a BIG surprise with lots and lots of tears!!
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Hiyaaaaa Laura Markz!
As a former online strategy executive in the corporate world for over a decade, Laura Markz developed 6-7 figure online marketing strategies for big brands and global businesses. Now, she runs her own online education and consulting business, where her mission is to simplify and accelerate the path of small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs as they start, grow and scale their own businesses. She does this through a weekly video series and podcast called Biz & Booze (www.bizandbooze.com: Where biz school meets happy hour), free online resources and trainings, as well as her online university: MyBizU.
We whipped up some cocktails, took a big gulp and dove right into the nitty gritty of personal branding. Laura is the queen of online marketing and absolutely schooled us in the best way possible. During the interview, she laid out the blueprint to create an authentic online presence guaranteed to help you reach success! She was full of tips and tricks to grow your business, and honestly...we were embarrassed we haven't utilized some of them sooner. We discussed the importance of cross-promotion, defining your brand characteristics and living by the 80/20 rule: 80% promotion, 20% creation. Laura gave us so many fresh ideas to revamp OUR brand, and we are giddy that our listeners get to do the same! This episode was a great reminder that your business can be fun while also making an impact, and that is something we will definitely cheers to.
Also...major bonus! To help our listeners get started, she created a helpful free workbook: The Brand Building Workbook. You can access this at lauramarkz.com/brand.
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Welcome, Nathan Harris!
Nathan is a technology founder and restaurateur with over 10 years of experience in building timeless and award-winning brands. His AI-assisted company, Ease, improves organizational efficiency by providing a predictive talent management system that gives organizations access to a tailored and screened pool of on-demand remote talent. As CEO, he has led the company through the nationally ranked accelerator program gener8tor, the world's largest corporate innovation accelerator Plug and Play Tech Center, and becoming backed by CSA Partners Venture fund. Nate also owns Red Star and Uncle Buck's, two popular bars located right outside the Milwaukee Bucks new Fiserv Forum.
In this episode, we highlight his new non-profit #HOWTOBEHEARD, which aims to provide lasting change in Milwaukee through education and awareness. This movement conducts events focused on mobilizing the community for good and giving back. Nate also shares his life journey, from impoverished beginnings to becoming a highly successful businessman. We discuss some of the many inequities in our system and how they made life incredibly difficult growing up Black in America. He describes the chance connections he has made and how, along with hard work, they've given him the boost he needed for success. Nate was clear that his situation is the exception and not the rule, outlining how we desperately need to level the playing field. We were so happy to have Nate on the pod and appreciative of his honesty, vulnerability, and openness to create dialogue with us!
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Hello there, Alex!
Alex is a Broadway actor and woo woo enthusiast walking that fine line between surviving and thriving all while trying to give her dog Millie the life she deserves. Over the past decade Alex has been living life as a Broadway Gypsy. She’s been seen in various Broadway shows, National Tours and some of the top regional houses in the country. As she approached her Saturn return, Alex decided to take a more holistic approach to life as a creative and is (trying to) shift her focus from the outcome to the journey.
Alex was pure joy to talk to! Our podcasts have similar vibes and we started our conversation with a focus on how to make our platforms more inclusive spaces. She also shared the work she is doing individually to be actively anti-racist and maintain authentic, sustainable activism. We then get into the theme of her pod: redefining creativity! She is passionate that there is truly no mold for being creative and that it can manifest in countless ways. She broke down the difficulty of letting go of the outcome and instead focusing on the journey, sharing the benefits of shifting your mindset. This episode is feel-good goodness. Alex's mission is so uplifting and we are thrilled to share it to the world because as she said, "There is too much s**t in the world to do something that doesn't feel good."
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Introducing the amazing Michaela Boehm!
Michaela teaches and counsels internationally as an expert in intimacy and sexuality. Born and raised in Austria, Michaela combines her training in psychology and extensive clinical counseling experience with her in-depth training in the yogic arts as a classical Kashmiri Tantric lineage holder. Michaela’s approach empowers her students through an eclectic mix of education, experiential exercises and guided explorations. Known for her work with high-performing individuals, her ongoing private clients include Oscar-winning actors, producers, business pioneers, and multiple Grammy-winning musicians. Michaela is the author of “The Wild Woman’s Way” and lives on an organic farm in California where she rescues and rehabilitates animals.
We get INTO IT this episode! Michaela is an expert on how to find the intersection between intimacy, sexuality and embodiment, and throughout the interview sheds guidance on how to create your own expression of intimacy and obtain deeper, more satisfying pleasure. We touch on so many topics, first diving into the mystery of the female body and the importance of self-pleasure and understanding. Michaela then shares how to effectively communicate with your partner about intimacy issues and how instead of creating uncomfortable tension, making it a fun and sexy experimental journey. She also explains that what makes a good, healthy relationship can be the exact things that actually kills a steamy sex life (what!!) and gives tips on how to re-connect with your partner so you can get that hot, newly-dating sex once more. You're gonna want to listen to this one, so grab a notepad, sit back and enjoy!
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Welcome to the pod, Steph Crosley!
Steph Crosley, born and raised in Milwaukee, WI is the founder of Real Talk, LLC and PRIORITY Investments, LLC, and by day she manages a financial literacy program for High School students through SecureFutures. As an event host, author of two self-development books and motivational speaker, Steph is committed to making a difference in every person she encounters.
Steph was so candid and refreshing! She shared with us her childhood, journey with basketball and how she got into her many ventures. After the ending of a toxic relationship gave her an awakening, she became determined to use her space on earth to promote self-love and help navigate people into better places in their lives. Through motivational speaking and the writing of her self-help books, she assists individuals in finding a place of self-respect, purpose and love. We also get into her business, The Priority Movement. She shares the awesome way it was formed, it's message statement and how it's been growing rapidly in its first year! Steph was so inspiring and truthful during this interview, and we are honored to share her powerful words with our listeners.
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Hello there, Olivia Harlan Dekker!
After graduating from University of Georgia, Olivia was ESPN'S youngest on-air hire at age 22. She has been a sideline reporter for the network for 5 years- covering college football and basketball and NFL on Westwood One radio. Olivia and her dad, Kevin Harlan, were the first father-daughter duo to call an NFL game on a national broadcast. Olivia is married to professional basketball player, Sam Dekker.
We had such a great time getting to know Olivia as she gave us the behind-the-scenes scoop of being a sports reporter. She details the many steps of her journey, from how her VERY sports oriented family helped influence her career choices to how she leveraged skills from her pageant days to "up" her reporting game. She emphasizes that you have to make your own way in the field, it will never be handed to you. Constant practice, repetition and resilience are the only way to excel. She dishes the surprisingly unglamorous parts of sideline reporting and gives her personal take on being a woman in a male-dominated space. We also touch on how she and her husband balance marriage with such intense travel-oriented careers and why her dad told her to "never marry an athlete" (He's since changed his mind.)
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The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.