The Cinnamon Effect - Supporting Women's Health, Emotional Resilience and Personal Growth

Have you ever been to a wedding that just felt magical?

In this episode, I’m joined by Heather Lowenthal, the luxury wedding planner behind Posh Parties, a Palm Beach-based planning studio known for creating beautiful luxury weddings and celebrations. Heather has spent nearly two decades planning weddings at some of the most incredible venues and private homes, and she brings such a fun and honest look at what really goes into creating meaningful events.

We talk about how Heather unexpectedly found her way into the wedding industry, what she has learned from planning more than 200 weddings, and why the best celebrations are about so much more than the flowers, the dress, or the venue. Heather shares how she helps couples bring their vision to life while also reminding them to actually be present and enjoy the day they spent so much time planning. We also get into wedding fashion, guest etiquette, entertainment, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and simple ways to make any gathering feel more special.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Heather unexpectedly found her way into luxury wedding planning
• What makes a planner and client the right fit
• Why trust is such an important part of the planning process
• How to think about wedding style, themes, and personal details
• What guests should keep in mind when choosing wedding attire
• Why mothers of the bride and groom should feel stylish and confident
• Heather’s favorite tips for hosting a beautiful party at home
• What Heather has learned about balancing business, motherhood, and family life
• Why being present may be the most important part of any wedding day
• Heather’s wellness habits and how she creates time for herself

Whether you love weddings, hosting, or finding ways to make life’s celebrations feel more special, Heather shares so many thoughtful ideas you can take with you. Her perspective reminds us that the magic is often found in the small details, the people around you, and the moments you stop long enough to truly enjoy.

Hit play and let’s grow together,

Kimberly

Connect with me:

Website: https://www.kimberlyhand.com

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

Shop The Cinnamon Effect Journal here: https://thecinnamoneffect.com/journal

The Cinnamon Effect is recorded at PodPlus Studios (@PodPlusStudios ) in Jupiter, Florida, and produced by Hype Boss ( @hype-boss-hype-boss )

For more information, visit https://www.podplusstudios.com.

Connect with Heather Lowenthal

Website: poshpartiesonline.com

Instagram: @poshpartygal

TikTok: @poshpartygal

Sometimes the experiences that change our lives the most begin with a simple invitation.

In this episode, I sit down with Summer Sawaya, a three-time world record holder in spearfishing, Salt Life Ambassador, real estate agent, and cast member from Discovery Channel’s Survive the Raft.

Summer grew up in a small town outside Buffalo, New York, far from the world of freediving, sustainable fishing, and ocean adventures. But one invitation in Key West led her to try something completely new, and that experience opened the door to an adventure lifestyle she never could have imagined.

We talk about how Summer found her way into spearfishing, what it taught her about personal growth, courage, and trusting herself, and what it was like becoming one of the female divers in a male-dominated sport. She also shares a glimpse into her time on Survive the Raft and the lessons it gave her about people, pressure, slowing down, and paying attention to what really matters.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How one invitation helped Summer discover a new passion
• What drew her into the world of spearfishing and adventure travel
• How freediving shaped her confidence in the water
• Why confidence often comes from being willing to figure things out as you go
• How Summer learned to move through fear, pressure, and uncertainty
• What being in a male-dominated sport has taught her
• How sustainable fishing changed the way she thinks about food and nature
• What Summer learned about human connection, resilience, and what truly matters
• Why taking a break from technology and everyday noise can change how you see your life

If you have ever felt called toward something new or wondered what might happen if you said yes, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that personal growth often begins with one brave decision.

Hit play and let’s grow together,

Kimberly

Connect with me:

Website: https://www.kimberlyhand.com

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

Shop The Cinnamon Effect Journal here: https://thecinnamoneffect.com/journal

The Cinnamon Effect is recorded at PodPlus Studios (@PodPlusStudios ) in Jupiter, Florida, and produced by Hype Boss ( @hype-boss-hype-boss )

For more information, visit https://www.podplusstudios.com.

Connect with Summer Sawaya:

Instagram: @summersawaya for spearfishing and adventure

Instagram: @sawaya.realestate for real estate

Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt at ease? Or found yourself feeling unsettled, distracted, or overwhelmed in a space without really knowing why?

Lately, I've been thinking a lot about the connection between our homes and our well-being. We spend so much time focusing on our health, relationships, and personal growth, but we don't always consider how the spaces we live in may be influencing those things every single day.

In this episode, we're exploring the principles of Feng Shui and how small changes around your home can create a noticeable shift in the way you feel. From the energy created by clutter to the impact of your bedroom, workspace, and daily habits, this conversation is full of practical ideas that can help you create a home that feels more supportive, peaceful, and aligned with the life you want to live.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why decluttering is often the first step toward creating positive change in your home and your life
• How the five elements of Feng Shui show up in your décor and why balance matters in each space
• A simple practice of moving 27 items to refresh the energy in your space when things feel stuck or stagnant
• Why broken, leaky, or neglected items around your home may be affecting more than just the appearance of your space
• How to create a bedroom that feels calmer, softer, and more supportive of rest, intimacy, and relaxation
• Practical decluttering advice for couples and families, including how to navigate sentimental items and create more harmony in shared spaces
• Simple ways to reduce toxic load in your home through cleaning products, laundry choices, fragrances, and everyday habits
• Easy ways to use plants, lighting, and small organizational changes for a more inviting and peaceful home

Creating a home you love doesn't require perfection. Often, it's the simple, intentional changes that make the biggest difference. If you've been looking for ways to create more peace, purpose, and balance in your everyday life, I think you'll find a lot to take away from this episode.

Hit play and let's grow together,

Kimberly

Connect with me:

Website: https://www.kimberlyhand.com

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

Shop The Cinnamon Effect Journal here: https://thecinnamoneffect.com/journal

The Cinnamon Effect is recorded at PodPlus Studios (@PodPlusStudios ) in Jupiter, Florida, and produced by Hype Boss ( @hype-boss-hype-boss )

For more information, visit https://www.podplusstudios.com.

What do we do when someone we love is uncomfortable and we cannot fix it?

In this episode, I’m sitting down with my longtime friend Lani Scozzari to talk about parenting, marriage, grief, ballet, recovery, and the kind of inner work that changes how we show up for the people closest to us. She shares so much wisdom around emotional parenting, especially when our children are struggling and every instinct in us wants to step in, take over, or make it better.

This episode is such a beautiful reminder that conscious parenting is not about having the perfect response. It is about practicing softness, staying present, using emotional vocabulary, and learning how to sit with our own discomfort so our children can learn to move through theirs.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why natural consequences can help children build trust in themselves
• How to support your child without taking over
• What to say when your child is uncomfortable or struggling
• Why emotional regulation starts with the parent first
• How Lani uses swim lessons to teach parents about discomfort
• What resilience really means after loss and change
• How inner work supports both parenting and marriage
• Why emotional vocabulary matters at every age
• How softness can change the way we connect at home
• What it means to trust your child, your partner, and yourself to navigate hard things

This episode is for anyone who has ever wanted to fix the hard moment, struggled to let their child be uncomfortable, or needed a reminder that staying soft can be one of the strongest things we do.

Hit play and let’s grow together,

Kimberly

Connect with me:

Website: https://www.kimberlyhand.com

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

Shop The Cinnamon Effect Journal here: https://thecinnamoneffect.com/journal

The Cinnamon Effect is recorded at PodPlus Studios (@PodPlusStudios ) in Jupiter, Florida, and produced by Hype Boss ( @hype-boss-hype-boss )

For more information, visit https://www.podplusstudios.com.

Connect with Lani:

Instagram: @laniscozzari

www.laniscozzari.com

There are certain people who enter your life at exactly the right time, and Anne Sargent was one of those people for me. I met her during a season when I was asking bigger questions about my life, my purpose, and what I was really being called toward.

In this episode, I’m joined by Anne, a wellness practitioner in Park City, Utah, who works with energy, Reiki, tarot, mindfulness, and intuition. Anne has had such a meaningful impact on my own spiritual journey, and this conversation gave me a chance to ask her about the practices, signs, and inner guidance that have shaped her work.

We talk about what it means to trust your intuition, how to begin listening to your inner wisdom, and why there is no one right way to walk a spiritual path. Anne also shares why she does not call herself a healer, how breath and choice support the nervous system, and how nature can help us reconnect with ourselves.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why Anne calls herself a wellness practitioner instead of a healer
• How to begin listening to your intuition in everyday life
• Why breath can help you pause before reacting
• What spiritual signs can look like in real life
• How nature can support your spiritual journey
• Why tarot can be a tool for intuition and reflection
• What Anne learned from folding 1,000 paper cranes
• How mindfulness can turn into a practice of peace
• Why self care can start with one honest pause
• How body wellness includes energy, emotion, and awareness

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt curious about intuition, energy work, tarot, signs, nature, or what it means to feel more connected to yourself and your highest good.

Hit play and let’s grow together,

Kimberly

Connect with me:

Website: https://www.kimberlyhand.com

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

Shop The Cinnamon Effect Journal here: https://thecinnamoneffect.com/journal

The Cinnamon Effect is recorded at PodPlus Studios (@PodPlusStudios ) in Jupiter, Florida, and produced by Hype Boss ( @hype-boss-hype-boss )

For more information, visit https://www.podplusstudios.com.

Connect with Anne:

Website: https://www.soul-elements.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/soulelements7/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/soulelements7

Some of the most meaningful connections begin when we stop waiting and start showing up.

In this episode, I’m joined by Jessica Pearl for a conversation about the many ways we build connection as women, mothers, friends, and people trying to stay connected to ourselves through all the different seasons of life.

We talk about the loneliness that can come with motherhood, especially during those early years when you need support the most but may not always know where to find it. From mom groups and playdates to friendships that begin in everyday places, this conversation is a reminder that so many people are craving real community.

We also get into one of my favorite ways to connect is music. I share a few recent concert stories, including special trips with my mom and longtime friends, and how those experiences opened the door to joy, synchronicity, new friendships, and some pretty unforgettable moments.

Later in the episode, we move into another kind of connection that is just as important is the connection we have with ourselves. I share about a solo trip that pushed me outside my comfort zone, taught me to trust myself a little more, and reminded me how powerful it can be to make space for your own growth.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why connection can feel harder to find during certain seasons of life
• How motherhood can bring both deep love and unexpected loneliness
• Why putting yourself in rooms, groups, and experiences you enjoy can lead to meaningful friendships
• How music, concerts, and shared joy can create an instant sense of community
• How following your interests can help you find your people
• The unexpected lessons that come from saying yes to new experiences
• How time away, quiet moments, and solo experiences can help you reconnect with yourself
• Why self-connection is just as important as connection with others

This conversation reminded me that connection starts with saying yes, showing up, reaching out, or choosing to do something that brings you joy.

Hit play and let’s grow together,

Kimberly

Connect with me:

Website: https://www.kimberlyhand.com

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

Shop The Cinnamon Effect Journal here: https://thecinnamoneffect.com/journal

The Cinnamon Effect is recorded at PodPlus Studios (@PodPlusStudios ) in Jupiter, Florida, and produced by Hype Boss ( @hype-boss-hype-boss )

For more information, visit https://www.podplusstudios.com.

Connect with Jessica:

Instagram- @pearlskeee

Tiktok- @jessica.pearl.mckee

We often think success comes from staying the course, but sometimes it comes from having the courage to change direction.

When I sat down with my longtime friend Nikki Arensman, I was reminded that some of the most incredible opportunities come from being willing to start over, try something new, and trust yourself along the way.

Nikki's journey has taken her from building a local yoga apparel company in her early twenties to helping women create brands that reflect who they truly are, and now into an entirely new chapter through her work in the beauty and piercing industry.

We talked about entrepreneurship, confidence, motherhood, intuition, creativity, career pivots, and the unexpected ways life can lead us exactly where we're meant to be. Nikki's story is a reminder that success doesn't always come from following a carefully mapped-out plan. Sometimes it comes from staying open, trusting yourself, and having the courage to embrace what's next.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How Nikki built a successful business from the ground up in her early twenties
• What she learned from selling a company she poured her heart into
• Why confidence often comes from taking action rather than waiting to feel ready
• The role intuition has played in some of her biggest life and business decisions
• Why motherhood inspired her to reevaluate and reinvent different parts of her career
• Why she chose to pivot into an entirely new industry and start fresh
• The unexpected opportunities that can come from trying something new
• How to embrace change and create a more fulfilling path
• What Nikki's current wellness and self-care practices look like
• Why personal growth often begins with stepping outside your comfort zone

Whether you're considering a career change, a new idea, or a fresh chapter, this conversation will inspire you to trust yourself and keep moving forward.

Hit play and let’s grow together,

Kimberly

Connect with me:

Website: https://www.kimberlyhand.com

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

Shop The Cinnamon Effect Journal here: https://thecinnamoneffect.com/journal

The Cinnamon Effect is recorded at PodPlus Studios (@PodPlusStudios ) in Jupiter, Florida, and produced by Hype Boss ( @hype-boss-hype-boss )

For more information, visit https://www.podplusstudios.com.

Connect with Nikki:

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

Website: www.linktr.ee/nikkiarensman

Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs happen when you stop trying to control every step and start trusting where life is taking you.

In this episode, I’m joined by my longtime friend Jessica Pearl for a conversation that feels nostalgic, funny, and deeply meaningful. Jessica and I first met through dance many years ago, and even though life took us in different directions, we somehow found our way back into each other’s orbit at exactly the right time.

Looking back, it’s amazing to see how the experiences that once seemed disconnected were actually preparing us for where we are today. What felt like separate chapters now feels like part of a bigger story.

Together, we talk about friendship, creativity, reinvention, intuition, wellness, personal growth, and what it looks like to stop forcing the timing and let life unfold a little more naturally. We also reflect on how change can bring us back to ourselves, how confidence is rebuilt one step at a time, and how the path forward often becomes clearer when we learn to trust ourselves again.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why some friendships come back into your life at exactly the right time
• How creative passions can reappear in new and unexpected ways
• What it means to trusting your intuition when making important decisions
• Why major life transitions can become opportunities for self-discovery
• How to recognize when you’re moving in the right direction
• The difference between forcing outcomes and allowing things to unfold naturally
• Why reconnecting with who you were can help you become who you’re meant to be
• How intentional spending and a simpler lifestyle can create more clarity
• Jessica’s favorite wellness practices for feeling grounded and energized
• The book that has had the biggest impact on her personal growth journey
• Why embracing your authentic personality is one of the most freeing things you can do

For anyone navigating change, craving more alignment, or questioning whether they are on the right path, this conversation is a gentle reminder that what is meant for us can still arrive in its own perfect timing.

Hit play and let's grow together,

Kimberly

Connect with me:

Website: https://www.kimberlyhand.com

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

Shop The Cinnamon Effect Journal here: https://thecinnamoneffect.com/journal

The Cinnamon Effect is recorded at PodPlus Studios (@PodPlusStudios ) in Jupiter, Florida, and produced by Hype Boss ( @hype-boss-hype-boss )

For more information, visit https://www.podplusstudios.com.

Connect with Jessica:

www.jessicapearlmckee.com

Instagram- @pearlskeee

Tiktok- @jessica.pearl.mckee

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