I'm super excited to have my boyfriend, Jeremy, on the podcast today! You might know him around here as "boy." Yes, I actually call him that in real life. He's been insanely supportive of this blog, the podcast, my marathon training pursuits and various life paths. He's also the unofficial photographer for KITC. Which we talk about in today's episode.

I had so much fun recording with him -- and I think he ended up having a good time too.

• the secret to making a long distance relationship work.
• Jeremy's decision to change majors from music performance to teaching.
• why we both love teaching (he's a history teacher!)
• "adulting" and transitioning into the real world after college.
• integrating wellness into your relationship when you're partner isn't into wellness.
• + more

Hosted by Kayla Kleinman instagram: @kaylakleinman blog: kayla in the city

I'm super excited to have Jonna Piira on the show this week. She is a total badass as I'm sure you'll soon realize in this episode. As Founder and CEO of Kali, an organic tampon and pad subscription service, Jonna Piira spearheads the company's business development and strategic planning activities.

Until more recently I was totally clueless about what was in the beauty products I'm using. I won't pretend I'm now some clean beauty freak, I have a long way to go. BUT I have become more conscious about the products I'm using. Think about it -- if I'm being conscious of what's in the food I'm consuming, why should I be equally as concerned with the products I'm using on my body?

Besides chatting about the importance of knowing what's in your feminine products we chat a lot about entrepreneurship, taking care of yourself when you're running a business and treating your body kindly.

*Reminder* Episode #20 will be a bit of a switcheroo and my boyfriend, Jeremy, will be interviewing me. Got a question you're curious about? Email me - [email protected] by May 4th. Episode 20 will also been the season one finale. Stay tuned for a listener survey as well.

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Hosted by Kayla Kleinman instagram: @kaylakleinman blog: kayla in the city

Adrianna Naomi Burgos is a digital media and mindful branding consultant. She is also the creator of Adrianna Naomi, a lifestyle, wellness and self-discovery blog.

WE TALK ABOUT...

- career advice: what to do when you want to transition from one department at your job to another.

- how to launch your freelance career

- advice for putting yourself out there as a freelancer

- getting SUPER clear about your dream job

- making your wellness a priority

- yoga teacher training

+ more.

CONNECT WITH ADRIANNA:

On instagram: @adriannanaomi

On twitter: @adriannanaomi

On facebook: Adrianna Naomi

Blog: http://adriannanaomi.com

CONNECT WITH KAYLA:

On instagram: @kaylakleinman

On twitter: @kaylakleinman

Blog: Kayla in the City

Email: [email protected]

*REMINDER: Episode #20 will be a Q+A episode. Got a question about wellness / fitness/ hustling / careers/ relationships / yoga / etc. for Kayla? DM Kayla on instagram (@kaylakleinman) or send an email: [email protected]

Kristine Deer is the founder of the insanely popular activewear brand, K-DEER. If you don't already own a pair of their signature bright, striped, leggings chances are you've seen a pair downward dogging in front of you in yoga class.

In 2013, after struggling to find comfortable, stylish, and functional workout apparel for her daily hot yoga practice, Kristine first developed the 'Bum Bum', a short short that quickly earned her a loyal yoga fan base.

She originally started selling the unique shorts on Etsy (and hand-made each pair!) and sold more than 800 pairs in the first year. She has since continued to design and develop K-DEER into a brand known for it's vibrantly printed shorts, capris and leggings.

• how K-DEER came to be.
• using social media to grow your business
• blending yoga with entrepreneurship and building a brand from a yogic stand-point
• the importance of feedback
• staying true to you and trusting your gut
• tips for inspiring creativity
• giving back: the story behind K-DEER's signature stripes.
• normalizing the conversation around mental illness

- check out their website

- check out their instagram

- check out their facebook

Say "hi" on instagram: @kaylakleinman 

More wellness on the blog: kaylainthecity.com

And feel free to email me: [email protected]

First, thank you, thank you, thank you for tuning in! I hope you've enjoyed listening to the podcast as much as I've enjoyed creating it.

If you've been loving the show make sure to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes and leave a review. It helps get WELL-rounded in from of more wellness people. Thank you for your support! 

Theodora Blanchfield is a writer, run coach and fitness enthusiast (studying for NASM personal training certification) living in NYC.

She is the creator of the fitness and running blog Preppy Runner, which she started in 2009. After losing 50 pounds, she became addicted to fitness and running — and has now run 30+ half marathons and 7 marathons and loves coaching runners to learn about the life-changing powers of running. (She sort of likes running.) A mental health advocate, she also writes about her own struggles with depression, anxiety and grief after losing her mom.

WE TALK ABOUT:

• how blogging has changed in the last 9 years 

• advice for new bloggers 

• turning working out into a routine 

• how to start your fitness journey 

• how to actually honor your body.  

• shifting your perspective on fitness

• cultivating a meditation practice 

•  becoming obsessed with crystals 

• + more

CONNECT WITH THEODORA:

•  blog // Preppy Runner
• instagram // @theodorable  
• twitter // @tblanchfield

CONNECT WITH KAYLA:

• Wellness Blog - Kayla in the City
• On instagram - @kaylakleinman
• Email - [email protected]

Evann Clingan has been blogging about her fitness adventures since 2013, but she also works full-time as a Social and Digital Strategist. In juggling these two world, she has developed a deep appreciation for self-care which we talk a lot about today.

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• how Evann when from dancer to runner
• using social media + blogging to share your fitness journey
• changing her approach to both fitness and blogging
• the reality of juggling full time work, healthy living and blogging
• being authentic and REAL on social media
• hypothyroidism and why she has been so open about her recent diagnosis
• what it's like to work with a functional medicine doctor
• healing through food
• advocating for your health when you don't feel like you're being heard
• planning a wedding without becoming totally overwhelmed 
• and lots more

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▶︎ Say "hi" on instagram: @evannclingan

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Connect with Kayla

For more conversations on wellness head to: kaylainthecity.com

Or say "hi" on instagram: @kaylakleinman

Today's episode covers a lot of ground: spirituality, reiki, becoming your true self and yes, cannabis.

Lauren Unger is a Spiritual Guide, Holy Fire Reiki master, medium, crystal and cannabis expert, healing chef, and certified holistic health coach.

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• unlocking the magic within
• transitioning from event planning to helping people heal
• how she realized she was a medium
• listening to the signs in your life and not ignoring your inner guide
• moving from NYC to LA
• listening to the universe
• what is reiki and why you need to experience it for yourself
• using cannabis consciously
• the spiritual and wellness side of using cannabis
• CBD and THC: what's the difference?
• how to tap into your spiritual side.

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• Lauren's website
• Say "hi" on instagram.

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Connect with Kayla

For more conversations on wellness head to: kaylainthecity.com

Or say "hi" on instagram: @kaylakleinman

Today's podcast episode is with Jordan Drankoski -- a social media marketing pro, healthy living blogger and former professional dancer.

I so loved recording this episode (okay, this is true of EVERY episode) and chatting with Jordan about living a life of wellness on a budget and navigating a non-linnear career path. Whether you're trying to figure out how to make wellness work for your lifestyle or you're looking to make a big career transition, this conversation is for you.

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• what to do when you're feeling frazzled
• embracing BIG changes
• making sh*t happen in 2018
• navigating unconventional and non-linear career paths.
• going from professional dancer to business school student (she got her MBA from UCLA!)
• finding a creative outlet through blogging
• making room for wellness even when you work a traditional 9-5 job.
• favorite free workout resources
• super simple self-care rituals
• her guilty pleasure way to decompress at the end of the day
• how to make self-care super affordable
• making wellness less stressful and overwhelming.

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• Check out her blog, Dancing for Donuts
• And say "hi" on instagram.

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I can't believe this is episode seven of the podcast! I've been absolutely loving sharing these stories of wellness and would love to hear from YOU.

Do you prefer longer (~1 hour) episodes or short (~30 minute) episodes?

Solo episodes (like episode 6) or interviews like this episode?

Chats with wellness experts (personal trainers, health coaches, etc) or regular peeps living a life of wellness?

Any other thoughts, feedback, feelings, send 'em my way :) [email protected]

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Connect with Kayla

For more conversations on wellness head to: kaylainthecity.com

Or say "hi" on instagram: @kaylakleinman

Michelle Cady is a former finance executive turned wellness author and health coach. She teaches high achieving women around the world to reach even greater levels of success through the incorporation of wellness practices into their daily lives.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by stress and to-do lists this episode is for you.

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• transitioning from a high power career in finance to health coaching.
• how her pants breaking on a long run changed her life (really)
• reckoning with your identity
• batching your days to optimize your schedule 
• setting boundaries when you're self-employed
• what is adrenal fatigue and Michelle's experience with adrenal fatigue
• importance of breath work <— as a yoga teacher and former singer I LOVED chatting about this!
• the real reason you can't do it all
• advice for new health coaches and personal trainers (and really anyone hoping to make the leap to self-employment
• the book every introvert needs to read
• + lots more!

Side note: Michelle literally did buy me the book we talked about. She is literally the nicest human EVER. and I'm excited to dive in and better understand my life as an introvert

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•  Check out her website and more info about Fitvista
• And say "hi" on instagram

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Connect with Kayla

For more information head to: kaylainthecity.com

Or say "hi" on instagram: @kaylakleinman