The Strong Sunflowers

This week on The Strong Sunflowers, G & Z open up about their secret lives as Mormon wives — the expectations, guilt, and unspoken rules that shaped their early experiences of womanhood and faith. 🌻

As part of October’s Building to Bloom Bee Well Challenge focused on mental well-being, they explore how their religious upbringing impacted their mental health — from battling shame and comparison to rediscovering joy, self-acceptance, and authentic connection. 💛

The conversation dives deep into unlearning high-demand beliefs, setting healthy boundaries, and finding freedom in redefining spirituality on their own terms. Through vulnerability and laughter, G & Z share how they’ve learned to prioritize mental wellness over perfection and self-compassion over guilt.

Tune in for a raw and empowering conversation that invites you to reflect, release, and bloom beyond belief. 🌼

Hello Strong Sunflowers 🌻

Special guest Jazmine Palomo for an open and heartfelt conversation on mental health, personal growth, and the power of community. Jazmine shares her journey of navigating heartbreak, embracing therapy, and learning the importance of setting healthy boundaries.

Together, they highlight the value of self-reflection, celebrating small victories, and finding joy in everyday moments. This uplifting discussion reminds listeners that healing takes time, but with support and community, it truly does get better.

🌻 G & Z 🌻

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Hello Strong Sunflowers 🌻

Let's dive into the theme of Building to Bloom. With just 90 days left in the year, they explore how this season can be a powerful time to prepare, reset, and grow. From nurturing mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing to staying consistent with self-care, the conversation is full of practical wisdom and heartfelt encouragement. Ley's talk about embracing change, setting meaningful goals, and bringing more excitement into our life by taking risks and trying new things. Tune in and discover how to pour into yourself now so you can step into the new year as the best version of you.

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Hello Strong Sunflower's 🌻

This conversation with Eileen dives deep into themes of the month, HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH to be exact. As we continue to celebrate where we come from and the diversity we bring to AMERICA. Siempre representando nuestra bandera. While also highlighting the importance of values,community, curiosity, and self-love.

With honesty and vulnerability, Eileen shares lessons learned along the way and offers empowering wisdom for anyone striving to live authentically and boldly. 🌻✨

🌻 G & Z 🌻

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Hello Strong Sunflowers 🌻

We’re Back, 🌻
After a refreshing summer break, we're back and blooming brighter than ever! This season, we’re bringing you inspiring interviews, powerful conversations, and a whole lot of growth.

In this episode, we share what’s ahead and open up about the importance of having tough conversations with kindness and compassion. Growth isn’t always easy—but when we approach challenges with love, understanding, and empathy, we create stronger roots and brighter blooms.

Tune in for real talk, radiant energy, and the start of an incredible season of connection and transformation. 🌞✨

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Hello Strong Sunflowers,

We made it! 🌞 In this final episode of the season, we’re hitting pause, reflecting on the magic that’s unfolded, and making space for what’s next. From stripping things down to our roots to embracing the beauty of change, this season has been all about growth, authenticity, and real conversations.

We share what it felt like to slow down the interviews, lean into our own stories, and rediscover what lights us up creatively. Whether we were channeling Love Island vibes or learning to sit still long enough to hear our own voice — we were evolving. 🌺

This is your reminder that taking a break isn’t quitting — it’s nourishment. Creativity needs rest. Growth needs space. And your next adventure? It starts with trusting the now.

In this episode we discuss:

✨ Lessons from this season of transformation

✨ What it means to grow out of old insecurities

✨ The necessity of rest, stillness, and creative renewal

✨ Our plans for the summer and what’s ahead

✨ Why community and authenticity fuel everything we do

Thank you for blooming with us. We’ll be back in September — rested, recharged, and ready to bloom.

xoxo,

G & Z 🌻🌴

Aloha, Sunflowers! 🌻🌊

We just wrapped one of the most unforgettable Strong Girl Summers — and we’re taking you with us to the islands! In this episode, we’re sharing how our time in Hawaii has been beautifully different — one trip, two very unique journeys.

Zana here — back on the island I once called home. After living in Oahu for five years, this trip was emotional and nostalgic. I felt one with the ʻāina and the ocean, like I was being welcomed back by an old friend. Traveling with my kids (ages 7 to 13!) brought a mix of joy and chaos — but watching them experience the island I love made every moment worth it.

And it’s G! Living my Love Island fantasy, okay?! Solo adventures, spontaneous dates, dancing under the stars — I’ve been fully embracing Strong Girl Summer energy. This trip reminded me that freedom is sacred, and sometimes the best version of you shows up when you’re far from home.

From hiking and malasadas to family bonding and flirting by the beach, this episode is a heart-filled reflection on how one place can hold so many different kinds of magic.

So whether you’re in your motherhood era, solo queen era, or somewhere in between — we hope this convo inspires you to live your life out loud, island-style.

xoxo,

G & Z 🌺🌻

Hello Strong Sunflowers! 🌻

It’s Strong Girl Summer, and we’re diving into a powerful conversation about self-love, body image, and the choice to bloom in your own way. This week, we’re joined by our beautiful sunflower Diana, who shares her deeply personal journey with cosmetic surgery.

From flared jeans and confidence highs to the emotional decision to get a tummy tuck, Diana opens up about what it means to choose surgery from a place of love—not insecurity. We talk about preparation, realistic expectations, post-op recovery, and the support every sunflower deserves when healing.

This episode is a reminder that loving your body and choosing change can go hand in hand. We’re so grateful to Diana for showing us that there’s strength in honoring your story and doing what feels right for YOU.

Let’s keep blooming boldly, Strong Sunflowers.

xoxo,

G&Z 🌻

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🌻 Hello Strong Sunflowers! In this powerful episode of The Strong Sunflowers Podcast, your hosts Zana and Giselle welcome the radiant Danielle McCleerey — a multifaceted entrepreneur, podcaster, wellness advocate, and the force behind House Five.

Together, we dive into Danielle’s journey of self-knowledge, authenticity, and resilience. From navigating personal loss to creating a business that blends astrology and movement, Danielle shares how knowing yourself is the true key to winning in life. 🌙✨

We explore how House Five is revolutionizing fitness by aligning workouts with the stars, why grounding practices like yoga and meditation are essential, and how astrology and human design can guide personal growth. Plus — don’t miss our rapid-fire round where Danielle opens up about confidence, strength, and the magic of community.

🌞 What you’ll take away:

🌿 How authenticity in business leads to deeper connections (and sometimes hard goodbyes).

💫 The power of astrology as a map for self-discovery and decision-making.

🤍 The importance of community, supportive friendships, and honoring your roots.

🔥 Strength shows up in many forms — physical, emotional, and spiritual.

Press play, get inspired, and remember: when you know yourself, you bloom your brightest.

xoxo,

G and Z 🌻💛

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Hello Strong Sunflowers! 🌻

This week, we’re bringing you an inspiring story of transformation, strength, and self-love. Zana sits down with Irving Dominguez, a passionate wellness advocate whose fitness journey began at just 16 when he was diagnosed as pre-diabetic. That wake-up call launched him into a lifelong pursuit of health—not just in the gym, but in mind, body, and soul.
In this powerful episode, we dive into:

💪 How mindset shapes every part of the fitness journey

🥗 The role of nutrition in building a sustainable, healthy lifestyle

💡 The evolution of strength—from physical to emotional and mental resilience

🧠 Why hobbies and joy outside of fitness matter for mental wellness

👯‍♀️ And the importance of community in overcoming obstacles and plateaus

Plus, we wrap up with some rapid-fire questions that reveal Irving’s favorite workouts, inspirations (shoutout to his sister!), and what strength really means to him.

This episode is your reminder that strength is fluid, healing takes time, and joy is part of the journey. 🌻

🎧 Tune in now and grow with us!

xoxo,

🌻 G & Z 🌻

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