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My next guest is  Angela Rakis, founder of Favorite Daughter LLC. Angela's diverse career path is a testament to her strategic planning skills and passion for food and community.

Throughout our conversation, Angela shares the importance of networking, taking leaps of faith, and the courage to pursue one's dreams. Her story is one of combining business savvy with personal passions, and she offers valuable insights and inspiration.

Angela's journey began in advertising, where she worked with prestigious brands like Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar. Her love for food led her to the French Culinary Institute, followed by hands-on experience at Eileen's Special Cheesecake. Angela's career took a significant turn when she joined Whole Foods Market, where she honed her skills in retail execution and leadership, contributing to the organic and local food movement.

After a decade at Whole Foods, Angela sought a new perspective at Eden's Realty as Vice President of Marketing, where she focused on enriching communities by supporting independent businesses and creating engaging experiences.

Eventually, Angela embraced her entrepreneurial spirit and launched her consultancy, Favorite Daughter, LLC, where she empowers small and independent businesses to find clarity and success.

Connect with Angela:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angrakis/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelarakis/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FavoriteDaughterLLC/

Website: www.favoritedaughterllc.com

Let us know what you think of this episode! Don’t forget to follow, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Drop a comment on Instagram @_suburban_warrior and join our Suburban Warrior FB Group to be a part of our Warrior Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/suburbanwarriorlife/

Warrior Up and Believe in You!

Crissy

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Podcast edited and managed by Chris Assist Media

Get ready to put your best face forward with our latest podcast episode! Courtney St. John is a holistic esthetician here to share some mind-blowing information about the power of natural skincare, clean beauty products, and how to look and feel your best.

Courtney’s passion for holistic skincare and holistic health comes from her personal struggles with food sensitivity & imbalances in the body. As she healed herself mentally & physically, her passion for holistic beauty grew stronger and Courtney St. John Esthetics was born.

Throughout the episode, Courtney shares valuable tips and tricks for achieving beautiful, healthy skin. We discuss the importance of clean beauty and how small changes in our skincare routines can lead to significant improvements in our overall well-being. You'll be amazed at how removing just one ingredient can make a world of difference in your body.

Visit Courtney St. John Esthetics for more information about Courtney, and find her on Instagram @courtstjesthetics 

Let us know what you think of this episode! Don’t forget to follow, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Drop a comment on Instagram @_suburban_warrior and join our Suburban Warrior FB Group to be a part of our Warrior Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/suburbanwarriorlife/

Warrior Up and Believe in You!

Crissy

www.crissypyfer.com

Podcast edited and managed by Chris Assist Media

In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Alexandra Ford, a former trafficking victim turned activist. Alexandra shared her powerful story of being trafficked by her boyfriend and the journey she took to reclaim her life and become an advocate for others.

We discussed the misconceptions surrounding human trafficking and the importance of educating ourselves and our communities about this issue. Alexandra emphasized the need to include boys and men in the conversation and teach them about healthy relationships and consent. She also provided practical tips for parents on protecting their children in the digital age.

Alexandra's strength and resilience are truly inspiring, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to share her story with you.

Be sure to follow Alexandra on Instagram at The Laughing Survivor. Visit https://thelaughingsurvivor.com/ and check out her nonprofit organization, Uprising, https://uprisingwyo.org/ for more resources on combating human trafficking.

Alexandra Ford, a former trafficking victim turned activist, embarked on her anti-trafficking journey at 11. After 10 years and personal hardships, she recognized her experience as human trafficking. With a candid storytelling approach and strong academic background, she bridges communities, educates on tough subjects, and empowers change.

She co-founded Uprising in Wyoming and her personal brand, The Laughing Survivor, in British Columbia. Alexandra's strength and resilience inspire others to persevere and foster compassion.

Let us know what you think of this episode! Don’t forget to follow, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Drop a comment on Instagram @_suburban_warrior and join our Suburban Warrior FB Group to be a part of our Warrior Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/suburbanwarriorlife/

Warrior Up and Believe in You!

Crissy

www.crissypyfer.com

Podcast edited and managed by Chris Assist Media

Calling all moms with kids flying the nest! The Suburban Warrior Podcast is here to support you on this emotional journey. Join me and my guest, Kristin Svets, a multi-passionate life design coach, author, and mom to two college boys, as we explore the emotions, challenges, and opportunities that come with this major life transition.

Kristin understands the bittersweet stage of being proud of our kids' accomplishments and excited for their future while also feeling the sadness and loneliness of missing them every day. She noticed that many moms around her were struggling with this transition, feeling like they hadn't taught their kids enough or unsure of what's next for them now that their role as a mom has shifted.

In this episode, Kristen shares her personal daily practices, including mindset work, meditation, breathwork, and other emotional self-care practices, that have helped her thrive through this next chapter of her life. Kristin's mission is to support and empower moms like us, and I can't wait for you to hear her insights!

To learn more about Kristin, visit https://www.kristinsvets.com/ and connect with her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kristinsvetscoaching/ 

Get your copy of Designed to Shine, available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Let us know what you think of this episode! Don’t forget to follow, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Drop a comment on Instagram @_suburban_warrior and join our Suburban Warrior FB Group to be a part of our Warrior Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/suburbanwarriorlife/

Warrior Up and Believe in You!

Crissy

www.crissypyfer.com

Podcast edited and managed by Chris Assist Media

Are you a woman between 35-55 and experiencing perimenopausal symptoms or having consistent health issues? If you tried all the advice but still don't know what's going on with your body, it could be toxin overload.

In this episode, functional medicine doctor Wendie Trubow shares her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and other health issues and how she was able to clean up her life and start feeling better. She also shares the most common allergies and sensitivities and what tests functional medicine doctors can run to search for answers.

Learn more about the Dirty Girl Movement at www.dirtygirldetox.com 

https://www.facebook.com/dirtygirldetox

https://www.instagram.com/dirtygirldetoxofficial/ 

Connect with Wendie https://www.facebook.com/WendieTrubowMD 

https://www.instagram.com/wendietrubowmd/  

For more info, visit  www.fivejourneys.com

https://www.facebook.com/fivejourneys

https://www.instagram.com/5journeyshealth/ 

Let us know what you think of this episode! Don’t forget to follow, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Drop a comment on Instagram @_suburban_warrior and join our Suburban Warrior FB Group to be a part of our Warrior Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/suburbanwarriorlife/

Also, check out the Suburban Warrior Apparel Co. to get your SW Merch! Visit http://www.suburbanwarriorlife.com/ 

Warrior Up and Believe in You!

Crissy

www.crissypyfer.com

Podcast edited and managed by Haili Murch LLC.

If you are interested in starting a podcast or you are currently a podcaster needing help managing or relaunching your podcast, you may email Haili Murch at [email protected] or you can click here to book a call: https://calendly.com/hailimurch/podcast-discovery-call

Lisa Marie Platske is an award-winning leadership expert in human behavior, a certified master coach, and an international best-selling author recognized by the White House and U.S. Small Business Administration. Lisa Marie has worked with over 100,000 leaders on four continents, teaching leaders how to have a bigger positive impact on the planet, bringing forgiveness and vulnerability into the workspace.

In this episode, we talk about self-leadership and the need to understand ourselves before we are able to lead and understand others. We also discuss the importance of vulnerability and forgiveness and how both are critical in all aspects of our lives, not just in leadership.

Lisa Marie also shares with us her process of identifying the reasons we are feeling low or in a funk and how to get out of it.

Connect with Lisa Marie

Website: https://www.upsidethinking.com 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.marie.platske 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamarieplatske/ 

Let us know what you think of this episode! Don’t forget to follow, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Drop a comment on Instagram @_suburban_warrior and join our Suburban Warrior FB Group to be a part of our Warrior Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/suburbanwarriorlife/

Also, check out the Suburban Warrior Apparel Co. to get your SW Merch! Visit http://www.suburbanwarriorlife.com/ 

Warrior Up and Believe in You!

Crissy

www.crissypyfer.com

Podcast edited and managed by Haili Murch LLC.

If you are interested in starting a podcast or you are currently a podcaster needing help managing or relaunching your podcast, you may email Haili Murch at [email protected] or you can click here to book a call: https://calendly.com/hailimurch/podcast-discovery-call

Hey, Warriors! Welcome back to the podcast. My next guest is Esther Blum, an Integrative Dietitian, High-Performance Coach, and bestselling author. She currently maintains a virtual practice where she helps people permanently lose weight, balance hormones, heal the gut, and reverse chronic health struggles.

In this episode, we are talking all about gut health, hormonal health, and the importance of proper diet, sleep, and exercise as we approach menopause. Esther believes that diet and supplements are the foundation to healing, but treating the whole person is paramount.

Connect with Esther on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gorgeousesther and check out her website www.estherblum.com.

Let us know what you think of this episode! Don’t forget to follow, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Drop a comment on Instagram @_suburban_warrior and join our Suburban Warrior FB Group to be a part of our Warrior Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/suburbanwarriorlife/

Also, check out the Suburban Warrior Apparel Co. to get your SW Merch! Visit http://www.suburbanwarriorlife.com/ 

Warrior Up and Believe in You!

Crissy

www.crissypyfer.com

Podcast edited and managed by Haili Murch LLC.

If you are interested in starting a podcast or you are currently a podcaster needing help managing or relaunching your podcast, you may email Haili Murch at [email protected] or you can click here to book a call: https://calendly.com/hailimurch/podcast-discovery-call

We weren’t put on this earth to grind, hustle, be stressed all the time, and work ourselves into the ground. What if we let go of the need for constant self-improvement and the control to have everything turn out a certain way?

Daniela Sulek helps renowned leaders of the business and spiritual world move into a permanent state of ease and joy. By transcending from the conditioned human to the consciousness of the true self, they shift into effortlessly creating by being instead of by doing.

Our minds create the illusion of control. The challenges we face are not there to punish us; they are there to realize we have no control over them. We need to be aware of our emotions but not control them.

Learn more about Daniela by visiting https://danielasulek.com/ 

Let us know what you think of this episode! Don’t forget to follow, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Drop a comment on Instagram @_suburban_warrior and join our Suburban Warrior FB Group to be a part of our Warrior Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/suburbanwarriorlife/

Also, check out the Suburban Warrior Apparel Co. to get your SW Merch! Visit http://www.suburbanwarriorlife.com/ 

Warrior Up and Believe in You!

Crissy

www.crissypyfer.com

Podcast edited and managed by Haili Murch LLC.

If you are interested in starting a podcast or you are currently a podcaster needing help managing or relaunching your podcast, you may email Haili Murch at [email protected] or you can click here to book a call: https://calendly.com/hailimurch/podcast-discovery-call

Parenting is not an easy job. The pandemic has affected all of us, especially our teens. My guest today is sharing her expertise in working with teenagers and how we can help our kids get through this tough time. Michelle Dolan is a Certified Life Coach for Teen Girls and Young Women based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Starting her practice in 2012 in Nashville, TN, she helps teen girls manage stresses, sort through life’s complications, and realize their strengths, value, and potential in the process.

Michelle creates a safe, judgment-free space where your teen can ask her toughest questions, face her challenges, and journey to discover the greatness already within her. Check out Michelle’s website www.teengirlcoach.com and find her on Instagram @teengirlcoach.

Let us know what you think of this episode! Don’t forget to follow, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Drop a comment on Instagram @_suburban_warrior and join our Suburban Warrior FB Group to be a part of our Warrior Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/suburbanwarriorlife/

Also, check out the Suburban Warrior Apparel Co. to get your SW Merch! Visit http://www.suburbanwarriorlife.com/ 

Warrior Up and Believe in You!

Crissy

www.crissypyfer.com

Podcast edited and managed by Haili Murch LLC.

If you are interested in starting a podcast or you are currently a podcaster needing help managing or relaunching your podcast, you may email Haili Murch at [email protected] or you can click here to book a call: https://calendly.com/hailimurch/podcast-discovery-call

Hey Suburban Warriors, welcome to another episode! Back by popular demand, I am speaking with Michelle Young, modern-day mystic, medium psychic, and a wife, mother, daughter, and friend. You can go back to episode 5 in season 1 to listen to my first conversation with Michelle.

She has been practicing as a holistic energy practitioner for over eight years. She is currently in the BodyIntuitive Master Practitioner Program with esteemed doctors who have dedicated their lives to creating new alternatives in healthcare. She is a Reiki Master/Teacher, certified in CFT, and she channels messages daily in the form of poems.

Her practice is not a conventional energy session. She uses all of her gifts, her connection to the mystic, her channeling, her education, and her sensitivity to energy to educate and coach her clients, encouraging them to chillax into the life of their dreams.

You can reach Michelle by going to her website www.LOVEONELOVE.com or find her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michelle.young.lol.

Let us know what you think of this episode! Don’t forget to follow, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Drop a comment on Instagram @_suburban_warrior and join our Suburban Warrior FB Group to be a part of our Warrior Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/suburbanwarriorlife/

Also, check out the Suburban Warrior Apparel Co. to get your SW Merch! Visit http://www.suburbanwarriorlife.com/ 

Warrior Up and Believe in You!

Crissy

www.crissypyfer.com

Podcast edited and managed by Haili Murch LLC.

If you are interested in starting a podcast or you are currently a podcaster needing help managing or relaunching your podcast, you may email Haili Murch at [email protected] or you can click here to book a call: https://calendly.com/hailimurch/podcast-discovery-call