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Katy Bellotte (she/her) is a self-employed LA-based graphic designer, calligrapher, and social media guru. She has been a digital and social content creator since 2009, cultivating a following of over half a million followers on her social platforms. She is also the host of the Thick and Thin podcast, a “spoken diary” blending her personal experiences with stories from history, offering advice, laughs & some major epiphanies. When she’s not making content you can find Katy living life in full color with a dirty martini in hand. 

In this episode, we discuss Katy's recent move from NYC to LA, what we love & hate about living in New York City, and the questions she wished people would ask her more. 

Follow Katy on Instagram: @katybellotte

Watch Katy on Youtube: youtube.com/hellokaty

Listen to the Thick and Thin podcast: https://anchor.fm/katy-bellotte

Hire Katy: https://www.katybellotte.net/

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Sara Breen (she/her) is an early education teacher based in Massachusetts (and one of my closest pals). After receiving her degree in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Sara went on to discover her passion for early childhood education through teaching preschool. Inspired by the adversity she faced as a kid due to her learning disabilities, Sara's experience now motivates her to create a safe and accepting space for her students. When she’s not discussing mental health or advocating for the latest social justice issue, you can find Sara playing with her new kittens Doc and Virgil, hanging out with her partner Ian or perfecting her curly hair with the curly girl method.

Follow Sara on Instagram @hi.sararae

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Elizabeth Su (she/her) is a writer, mental health educator, and the founder of Monday Vibes, a personal growth newsletter and network for women. She has a master’s in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University with a concentration in spirituality and mind-body practices and an advanced certification in Sexuality, Women, and Gender. While at Columbia, her work around burnout and perfectionism in corporate women and the science of happiness was given the honor of "Distinction in Research and Creative Work." She spent nearly a decade working in Silicon Valley and has since dedicated her career to empowering women by teaching them about emotional and spiritual wellness. When she’s not writing (or trying to smash the patriarchy), you can find her dancing in the kitchen, binge-watching Schitt’s Creek, or reading the latest from her (s)hero Brené Brown. Her husband Andrew and she recently moved out of their one-bedroom New York City apartment to live on the road, where she’s currently embracing life as a recovering perfectionist.

Follow Elizabeth on Instagram @heyelizabethsu

Subscribe to Monday Vibes: www.elizabethsu.com

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be. (bewomn.com) is a newsletter & community here to empower women and non-binary people to step into their collective experience and share what makes theirs different and the same.

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Arianna de la Cruz (she/her) is our go-to girl when it comes to talking about self-improvement. After spending her life growing up in Costa Rica, Ari got her BM in Violin Performance from NYU. Since Fall 2019, Ari has been creating her spin-off of a #trend called the Joy Report, where she shares the little joys that come from paying attention and cultivating gratitude in her daily life. In this episode, we dive more into why Ari started filming The Joy Report, why she's decided to not pursue performance as a career, how she's keeping herself "uncomfortable" to cope with her anxiety, and what it really means to pay attention. 

Follow Ari on Instagram @aridelacruz

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Sadie Sutton (she/her) is the most persistent 17-year-old you'll ever meet. After receiving a year and a half of intensive treatment for severe depression and anxiety, she was inspired to share her story with fellow teens going through their own personal growth. That's why she started She Persisted in 2019, which has now accumulated over 45 episodes reaching over 10,000 monthly listeners. In her podcast, Sadie conducts interviews with subject matter experts, fellow teenagers, and social media personalities to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and inspire teens to create a life worth living. Her episodes offer self-improvement tips, DBT education, and vulnerable personal experiences, making it a show for anyone struggling or interested in mental health.

Learn more about Sadie and She Persisted: https://www.shepersistedpodcast.com/ 

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be. (bewomn.com) is a newsletter & community here to empower women and non-binary people to step into their collective experience and share what makes theirs different and the same.  Subscribe to our newsletter here: bewomn.com  Follow us on Instagram: @be.womn Follow us on Twitter: @bewomn

Today we have a very special guest to launch our podcast- our friend Angi. Angi Smolik (they/them) is one of the most resilient people we have ever met. They are as hilarious as they are kind, and on top of it all, they're a total badass. Honestly, we can't think of a better person to teach you more about resilience! In this episode, we dive into Angi's PTSD diagnosis, how we told their abusive ex-husband that they want a divorce, and what's giving them hope. I hope they inspire you as much as they inspire us. 

Watch Angi on TikTok: @angipangipandabear 

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