Naz Perez is a TV Producer, Host & Podcaster. She got her production start on the hit daytime talk show Ellen, and then went on to produce for E!’s Live from the Red Carpet and the popular E! True Hollywood Story docu-series. After E!, she produced 5 seasons of number one prime-time show ABC’s The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and Bachelor in Paradise and 2 Bachelor spin-off series on Freeform called Happily Ever After. She left reality TV in 2017 to pursue a career on camera and is currently an on-camera host for Rotten Tomatoes, Fandango, The Los Angeles Dodgers, T-Mobile, and The I Don’t Get It Podcast. She has also worked for various digital outlets including but not limited to; Clever, ATTN, & Citizen Watch. In addition to hosting, Naz is the founder of a support group for people that are heart broken called Heart Broken Anonymous.

This interview was SO. MUCH. FUN. Not only is Naz such a powerhouse, but she is funny and insightful as well. We talked about her journey in Hollywood, what channels her ambition and how to decide when to take a big leap in your career. She explains the power of authenticity, and that what makes you unique is your greatest strength. We also discuss Heart Broken Anonymous, the support group she has created for the broken hearted. She honors all forms of heartbreak, from breakups to job loss, death and homelessness. HBA is safe space to share, listen and grieve without judgement. While it is LA based, there are pop-ups around the country and she is currently hosting virtual meetings. Naz is the definition of a hard-working millennial: many titles, countless projects, and the drive to make this world a better, kinder place. 

 

We also chat about:

• Behind the scenes of the Bachelor Franchise!!
• Her favorite celebrity interview (Hint: he is America's sweetheart)
• How she's staying sane in quarantine
• Why you should say yes to the internship

 

Resources:

• Instagram: @nazperez  @heartbroken_anonymous 
• Website: nazperez.com, heartbrokenanonymous.com
• Mentioned: The Obstacle Is the Way, The Daily

We are SO happy to share our interview with Dr. Tiffany!

Dr. Tiffany Mullen is the CEO and cofounder of Vytal Health, a Milwaukee-based startup company. Vytal Health is a telemedicine-based platform marketplace specializing in functional medicine. Functional medicine is an approach to health care that works to resolve health problems by focusing on their root causes. Dr. Mullen received her medical degree from Midwestern University (Chicago, IL) and completed residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital (Phoenix, AZ). She is dually board-certified in family and integrative medicine and has additional certification in functional medicine. While employed at Aurora Health Care, she led the largest integrative medicine department in the US and created and deployed two digital health solutions for the enterprise before leaving in 2018 to launch Vytal Health.

  Dr Tiffany is determined to bring back the connection between doctor and patient. She details the many benefits of using Vytal Health, from in-depth (think hour long!!!) consultations to simple in-home testing for conditions such as adrenal fatigue, gut health, men's health and hormonal imbalances. We talk about the importance of  supplements, choosing properly and how Vytal Health can personalize this process for you. We also touch on the current COVID-19 crisis. Their response has been HUGE, opening up to "pay as you can" ($0-$300) telehealth appointments that cover urgent care needs, triage care to see if you need testing for coronavirus, personalized immune support and more. Vytal Health focuses on "restoring humanity to healthcare,” working collaboratively with patients to find root causes and heal holistically. 

We also chat about:

• The difference between functional and transactional medicine
• Turning OFF those notifications 
• Vytal Health payment options 
• How to tell if you need more Vitamin D (Hint: check your shadow!)

 Resources:

• Instagram: @yourvytalhealth
• Website: www.vytalhealth.com

On Ep 27, we're joined by our good friend, favorite nomad, and the founder of The Nomad's Kitchen, Will Spurway. 

What better time to have a fun and lighthearted conversation with our pal across the pond. Spurway is from Somerset, England and is most passionate about sport and travel. With the help of football (soccer), he was able to leave home and move across the world to America at 19 to attend University. The adventure didn't stop there. He's since traveled to over 30 different countries, meeting new people, creating new experiences, and eventually, conjuring up his business plan.

We chat with him about our longtime friendship and how he had a hand in introducing Dev and Jess to their now husbands. We cover the hows-and-whys of his landing in Milwaukee from his small home town, and his decision to travel the U.S. living out of a van (spoiler alert: it's not as glamorous as it seems on blogger sites). He also takes us through his solo journey around Central America and provides us some tips and tricks how to live on a budget. In traveling from place to place, The Nomad's Kitchen was inspired.

The Nomad's Kitchen is an herbs and spices kit to help with eating on the road! It's designed by travelers, for travelers. The portable kitchen gives you all the tools you need to make food on the go, whether you are off camping, backpacking, or staying at a hostel. The mix of utensils and spices are neatly stored in a travel sized case, giving you the freedom you need to make your favorite dishes come meal time.

We also chat about:

• His casual kidnapping in Tijuana
• The difference between $6/night and $9/night hostels
• Paint balling at Pablo Escobar's house
• How to reserve an overnight stay at Walmart

 

Resources:

• Instagram: @willyspurz // @thenomadskitchens
• Website: thenomadskitchens.com
• Happy Buddha Hostel Guatape: happybuddhaguatape.com
• Work + connect while traveling: www.workaway.info

It's girls night in...side our separate houses! 

For the past 14 months, we have seen each other at least once a week. Creating and connecting in person has been a constant that we have taken for granted. Now that we are in this time of transition and separation, we realized a check-in was desperately needed! So we poured ourselves some wine, jumped on Zoom and recorded our very first, fully virtual podcast. In this episode, we touch base on adjusting to our "new normal." We discuss how it's going re-structuring our days, wrapping our heads around what is going on in our world, and how Tiger King is blowing our minds. We share the ups and downs of working from home with our significant others; or in Tash's case, trying to stay out of the way while Nick is on video meetings (spoiler alert: she has already failed and embarrassed herself greatly.)  We also share tips that have felt helpful combating anxiety and discuss the importance of getting over the "productivity guilt" and allowing ourselves to use this isolation in a way that feels good for our souls. This is a scary time full of uncertainty, but we do know there is light in the future. Hearing others share their feelings have helped us greatly in feeling less alone, and we hope this episode will do the same! 

Stay healthy, stay safe, stay the f*** inside.

xx Dev, Tash & Jess

 

We also chat about:

• Hilarious things we have found on the internet 
• Devan's rise to TikTok fame
• Shows and podcasts that we have been loving 
• How we have been supporting local businesses during this crisis

 

Resources:

• Bingeable shows: Tiger King, McMillions, Hunters
• Podcasts: Supernatural
• Tash's Twitter: @liltashieholbie
•  Feals CBD | Use code SHIFT for 50% off first order
• Yelp MKE 

Welcome Christina Haidemenos, Co-Founder of Women's Entrepreneurship Week MKE!

Women's Entrepreneurship Week is a week-long series of events designed to spark business and economic growth by showcasing, educating and connecting women entrepreneurs and professionals in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and beyond. Women from all backgrounds and their male allies attend events during the week to hear from strong women leaders in our own community. The 2019 events drew in over 2,700 attendees. This year's WEWMKE is scheduled for May 11-16, 2020. Christina has also worked for several years in Milwaukee's growing tech startup industry. She is currently a Client Success Manager at Socialeads, an AI platform that helps financial services companies and their advisors find signals in social media conversations to better serve their clients.

We couldn't get enough of Christina! She walked us through WEWMKE: how it operates, what to expect and where to go. She then dove into the enormity of putting on a week-long event, detailing the constant complexities, road blocks and moving pieces. She emphasized how she and her business partners strive to create an inclusive, welcoming and educational space where no one is "too good or too new" to join in. Christina runs WEWMKE with her two close friends, which brings along its own unique strengths and challenges. Being no strangers to this, we had a great time breaking down the good, the bad and the ugly (mostly good) of owning a business with your friends. We discussed how sometimes you want to rip each others heads off, but also the unparalleled level of support you get when combining female friendship and a business partnership. The pod has not only strengthened our bond, but has given us the opportunity to connect with so many powerful women. We love that we are sharing Christina's episode honoring women's history month, as she shows us the perfect example of the incredible things we can create. 

 

We also chat about:

• Our Bachelor finale predictions
• The difference between entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship
•  Women who inspire us in all kinds of ways! 

Resources: 

• Instagram: @wewmke, @stinamariaaa
• Website: https://www.wewmke.com
• Mentioned: A Tribe Called Bliss, Simple Eats, The Mommypreneur Company, Almost 30 Podcast

Everybody, say hi to Max Rigano!   Max is a Midwestern native, fitness enthusiast, and a storyteller. As a transgender man, he is an advocate and voice for the trans expansive community who seeks to raise cultural competency and comfortability around the beauty of gender and sexuality. Currently, he works for Yelp as the Saint Louis Community Manager.   We were very touched that he generously agreed to join us to discuss his journey over the past 30 years. He shares the transition that has allowed him to be his true self in his true body. From being a leader in a church where he was perceived as female to now being an open transgender man with a passion for bettering the trans community, he discusses the path that has led him to where he is today. He explains that although loss and hardships took place during this journey, profoundly beautiful and loving relationships with himself and others have grown and flourished in their place. He details his transition timeline, how he and his wife have navigated the changes and the what the next chapters in his story may be.   He was unbelievably transparent and kind as he helped us navigate this space by educating and correcting us to be better allies. He explains how changing language, using correct pronouns and showing acceptance and love can help transgender people feel the comfort that they deserve. Max has a profound awareness of his own personal privilege, which motivates him to advocate for the more vulnerable members of the trans community. He is striving to create a world in which transgender folk can thrive with no barriers, which is something we should all stand behind.   

We also chat about:

• The importance of offering and using correct pronouns
• The harmful impact of gender dysphoria 
• How to support trans folk in your community 

Resources: 

• Instagram: @maxsplain
• LGBTQ+ support organizations: Martha P. Johnson Institute, Metro Trans Umbrella Group, Courage MKE

Introducing Alex Iwanchuk for your listening pleasure! 

Alex is the Co-Founder and Customer Experience Leader at Feals, a new digitally-native wellness brand, providing premium CBD delivered directly to your doorstep. After trying CBD for the first time about a two and a half years ago, he was inspired to launch Feals as an opportunity to share the benefits for anxiety and depression with consumers everywhere.

We're gonna be real with you, we knew NOTHING about CBD before being introduced to Feals. Alex was kind enough to give us "CBD 101," explaining what is is made from (surprise to the three of us, not weed!!), how it is produced and why it is such an incredible plant medicine that can naturally treat anxiety, chronic pain and more. With countless CBD products and brands out there, he dives into what makes Feals unique. The company is built on transparency and education, with premium, clean, thoughtfully sourced ingredients...not to mention, their branding is ON POINT. We had the chance to test Feals before the interview and are 100% behind the brand...the product brought such a sense of calm into all of our hectic lives, tune in as we share each of our unique experiences! 

Curious about Feals? Head to feals.com/SHIFT for 50% off your first order + free shipping! 

We also chat about:

• The difference between hemp and marijuana 
• Why CBD is legal in all 50 states
• Tinctures vs. other forms of dosing

Resources: 

• Website: www.feals.com
• Discount code: Use code SHIFT for 50% off first purchase + free shipping
• Instagram: @fealscbd

Hey y'all, meet Amy!

She founded PRESS in 2015 when she couldn't find a premium alcohol seltzer on the market. In between working a full-time job in advertising - and second full-time job as a single parent to a baby and toddler - she started experimenting with different flavor profiles and created the companies first flavor, Pomegranate Ginger, from her kitchen in Milwaukee! A friend of a friend connected her with a beverage manufacturer and she took the risk to leave her corporate job and dive headfirst into bringing PRESS to market.

Amy's vision for PRESS really sets it apart. She sought to create an elevated seltzer experience that would appeal to discerning consumers like herself through "foodie" flavor profiles and understated, sophisticated branding. She also uniquely crafted PRESS at a lower ABV (4%) to be more sessionable, which also allows for the complex and subtle flavor notes to break through.

 

We loved learning about her unconventional journey from a long-term career in advertising to founding a thriving alcoholic beverage company! She has worked her way to the top in a male-dominated industry by creating a conscious, high-quality product that truly caters to consumers. It was so fun to hear about how her love of food and travel inspired the creation of such unique and delicious flavors. PRESS takes the minimalist approach to drinking alcohol and is by far our favorite hard seltzer. Our conversation with Amy reminded us that it is never too late (or too early) to just go for it! 

 

We also chat about:

• An exciting new flavor about to hit the shelves 
•  Finding "me time" as an entrepreneur 
• Where to find PRESS! 

Resources: 

• Website: https://enjoypress.com
• Instagram: @pressseltzer

Nicole Jardim is the best. Period. 

She is a Certified Women’s Health Coach and the creator of Fix Your Period, a series of programs that empower women to reclaim their hormone health using a method that combines simplicity and sass. Her incredible work has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of women around the world in effectively addressing a wide variety of period problems, including PMS, irregular periods, PCOS, painful & heavy periods, missing periods and many more. Rather than treating problems or symptoms, Nicole treats women by addressing the root cause of what’s really going on in their bodies and minds. She passionately believes that the fundamentals to healing any hormonal imbalance lie in an approach that addresses the unique physiology of every woman. This is essential to reclaiming and maintaining optimal health and vitality at any age.She is also the author of Fix Your Period: 6 Weeks to Banish Bloating, Conquer Cramps, Manage Moodiness, and Ignite Lasting Hormone Balance, and the co-author of The Happy Balance, a recipe book filled with over 80 hormone balancing recipes. Finally, she’s the co-host of The Period Party, a top-rated podcast on iTunes. 

We have been wanting to talk with Nicole forever and immediately bombarded her with ALL of our pressing period questions. We first dive into the the topic of hormonal birth control and the major emotional and physical side effects it can have on us. We talk through getting off the pill, healing your gut and taking the right steps towards a healthy period. She explains what is happening internally during our period, and how to use our cycles to get to know our bodies. She was such a pleasure to chat with and no topic or question felt uncomfortable. Nicole reminds us that our bodies are truly incredible, and that although it can be a total pain, our cycles are such a vital part of who we are. She uses her platform to help women make educated choices and we couldn't be happier to help spread the message! 

 

We also chat about:

• How to stand your ground at the Gyno
• Different exercises to do during your cycle
•  Vaginal steaming!! The benefits, controversy, and more! 
• Her upcoming book "Fix Your Period”.  

 

Resources: 

• Website: www.nicolejardim.com
• Instagram: @nicolemjardim 
• Podcast: The Period Party 
• Books: Fix Your Period & The Happy Balance 

Cheers To A Wonderful Year!   

A very merry 20th episode! 

It's our final episode of the year and we are hopping on the mics to talk about the upcoming holiday, 2019 accomplishments and resolutions for the new year. We chat about fun traditions, our favorite Christmas movies and what we hope Santa will bring to us! We also touch on how we have been dealing with that holiday stress, from struggling to feel fully present (see what we did there) in the moment to tense family situations that make you say “Where’s the wine?” 

 

We then spend time reflecting on how incredible this past year has been for us individually and as a collective. The pod has become something more meaningful than any of us could have imagined and it would mean nothing without our incredible listeners! We also share a few personal accomplishments because sometimes it feels damn good to give yourself some recognition. We then delve into our goals for the new year...we already know it's going to be a GREAT one! 

 

We also chat about:

• How we are eating allllll the christmas cookies 

• New Year's Eve plans (spoiler: we have none)

• Last year’s resolutions that totally failed 

Resources: 

• Instagram: @shifthappenspod @natashaholbrook @jessicajohnson93 @devanmarieshepherd