Built to Begin Again: Devin Semler on Success, Failure & the Drive for What's Next

What does it take to keep building—even after the setbacks?

This week, Jennifer and Britney sit down with someone especially close to the podcast: Britney's husband, entrepreneur Devin Semler.

From helping build Brazilian Blowout into a cultural phenomenon to launching Leaf & Flower, navigating major business setbacks, and eventually trading beauty for beef with Semler Cattle Company, Devin has spent his life chasing ideas, taking risks, and figuring out when it's time to pivot.

He opens up about the wins, the failures that taught him the most, and why his word for 2026 is PIVOT. Devin also shares what decades of entrepreneurship have taught him about choosing the right people, knowing when something isn't working, and refusing to let one chapter define what comes next.

But the conversation gets even more personal as Britney and Devin look back on nearly 30 years together—from their "friends with benefits" era and Britney essentially moving herself into his house to building businesses and raising a family together.

And underneath all the businesses, brands and big ideas, Devin is clear about the one thing that matters most: his legacy is his kids.

In this episode:

• Where Devin's relentless drive comes from

• The unexpected beginnings of Britney and Devin's relationship

• How a struggling Sunset Boulevard salon led to Brazilian Blowout

• The moment they realized Brazilian Blowout could become something huge

• Building a company while learning everything in real time

• Navigating controversy, setbacks and difficult business chapters

• Why Devin's word of the year is PIVOT

• Why failure has taught him more than success

• The story behind Leaf & Flower

• Going from the beauty industry to raising full-blood Japanese Wagyu cattle

• Building Semler Cattle Company and a community around the ranch

• The importance—and danger—of mixing friendship with business

• What decades together have taught Britney and Devin about marriage

• Devin's approach to raising independent, grounded kids

• Why fatherhood, not business, is the legacy he cares about most

• And, naturally, a few stories Britney may have preferred he kept off the podcast

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Meet Devin Semler: entrepreneur, husband, father & lifelong doer 01:13 Where does Devin's drive come from? 02:29 Growing up on a ranch, one of nine kids & learning from his father 05:48 The grandfather who became one of Devin's greatest mentors 06:57 The story behind Brazilian Blowout 08:46 How Britney & Devin met—and their nearly 30-year history 10:04 Did Britney basically move herself in? 12:22 Opening a salon at the Sunset Tower Hotel 13:21 Britney comes up with the name "Brazilian Blowout" 14:31 Taking Brazilian Blowout on the road 15:02 The roadshows that changed everything 16:10 Scaling a business while figuring it out in real time 18:01 Building a team that stayed for decades 20:02 Devin's philosophy on leadership 20:34 Brazilian Blowout's most difficult chapter 23:21 Why they created Leaf & Flower 24:35 Devin's word for 2026: PIVOT 28:05 What failure taught Devin about knowing when to change ~31:00 From beauty entrepreneur to cattle rancher ~34:00 Building Semler Cattle Company & raising Japanese Wagyu ~37:00 Why ranch life became so important to Devin and his family ~40:00 Turning the farm into a community ~45:00 Entrepreneurship, relationships & knowing who to trust ~50:00 Working with Britney and navigating business as a couple ~57:00 The realities—and hilarious moments—of raising kids on the ranch 1:00:22 What does Devin want his kids to remember about him? 1:00:54 "My legacy is my kids" 1:05:42 Devin on Britney as a wife, mother & partner 1:07:39 Why Devin says his family "hit the lottery" 1:08:03 Britney and Devin close out the episode 1:08:52 One final very What She's Having moment

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What if the source of your brain fog, fatigue, headaches, or simply not feeling your best isn't just what's happening inside your body—but what's happening inside your home?

This week on What She's Having, Jennifer and Britney sit down with mold and indoor air quality expert Michael Rubino, founder of HomeCleanse and author of the upcoming The Mold Method: Why Some Homes Make People Sick and How to Fix Them, for an eye-opening conversation about what may be hiding in the air we breathe every day.

Michael explains why a beautiful, spotless home can still have environmental issues hiding behind the walls, inside the HVAC system, or beneath materials affected by past water damage. He walks Jennifer and Britney through the places he looks first when evaluating a home, why fixing a leak doesn't necessarily mean you've fixed the underlying problem, and why dust may tell you more about your home's environment than a traditional air test.

They also get into VOCs from paint and flooring, choosing the right air filtration, humidity, new construction, insurance coverage, and what homeowners should know after fires and other environmental disasters.

For women in midlife, the conversation is particularly thought-provoking. Jennifer and Britney discuss how easy it can be to attribute brain fog, fatigue and body aches to aging or menopause without considering whether the environment you're spending most of your time in could also be contributing.

Michael also shares what people rebuilding or returning home after the Malibu and Palisades fires should consider testing for—including ash, soot, VOCs and heavy metals—and why advocating for the health of your home matters.

Because we spend so much time thinking about what we eat, the supplements we take and what we put on our skin. Maybe it's time we start paying just as much attention to what we're breathing.

In This Episode

• The hidden places mold can grow in your home

• Why Michael calls the HVAC system the "lungs of the home"

• Water damage and why fixing the leak may not fix the problem

• Mold exposure and symptoms people may overlook

• Why midlife symptoms can make environmental issues harder to recognize

• The difference between traditional air testing and dust testing

• VOCs from paint, flooring, adhesives and construction materials

• What to look for when buying an air purifier

• Humidity, dehumidifiers and preventing mold growth

• What homeowners should know about mold coverage and insurance

• Testing your home before buying it

• Environmental concerns following the Malibu and Palisades fires

• What to consider if you live near a golf course

• Why Michael believes the air we breathe deserves more attention in the wellness conversation

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About Michael Rubino

Michael Rubino is a mold and indoor air quality expert and the founder of HomeCleanse, a company focused on helping people identify and address environmental issues within their homes. His work centers on mold remediation, indoor air quality and creating healthier living environments.

Michael is also the founder of Mold U, an educational resource focused on mold and water-damage issues in schools, and host of the Never Been Sicker podcast.

Michael's Upcoming Book

The Mold Method: Why Some Homes Make People Sick and How to Fix Them

In his upcoming book, Michael explores the connection between our homes and our health and provides guidance for identifying and addressing mold and environmental issues within the home.

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One of our most talked-about conversations is back. Caroline Stanbury joins us for an unapologetic conversation about reinvention, relationships, success, aging and why life after 40 may be the best chapter yet.

Caroline joins Jennifer and Britney for an unfiltered conversation about what happens when you stop living according to everyone else's expectations and start building a life that actually feels like yours.

From building businesses and experiencing failure to divorce, remarriage, motherhood, moving to Dubai, reality television and creating an entirely new chapter after 40, Caroline gets candid about the choices that shaped the woman she is today.

We talk about why starting over doesn't have an expiration date, what she learned from losing control of a business she built, her marriage to Sergio, the reality behind fame and The Real Housewives of Dubai, her women's retreats, beauty and aging—and why caring less about what other people think may be one of the most freeing things a woman can do.

In this episode:

• Why reinvention after 40 can be your most exciting chapter
• Starting over after divorce
• Caroline's biggest lessons from business failure
• Why she chose Dubai—and the opportunities she sees there
• Marriage and doing relationships differently the second time around
• Fear, procrastination and taking action before you feel ready
• The reality of fame and reality television
• Motherhood and protecting her children's privacy
• Beauty, aging, lasers and Caroline's personal routine
• What she's building next

Caroline continues to host Uncut and Uncensored with Caroline Stanbury, which remains active with new weekly episodes.

Timestamps

00:00 – Meet Caroline Stanbury 01:00 – Supporting women & being misunderstood 03:00 – Handling criticism and public perception 04:40 – Launching Stanbury Retreats 06:00 – Divorce, reinvention & $50M real estate 07:00 – Inside Caroline's women's retreats 10:00 – Business failure, investors & losing control 12:00 – Moving to Dubai and finding opportunity 14:00 – Why you're never too old to reinvent yourself 15:30 – Creating a fun, nontraditional life 17:00 – Fear, procrastination & finally taking action 18:00 – Marriage then vs. marriage now with Sergio 20:00 – Building an island life & what's next 23:00 – Fame in Dubai vs. the United States 25:00 – Opening a hair salon & unexpected success 27:00 – The Traitors and reality television 30:00 – Housewives, friendships & behind-the-scenes reality 33:00 – Kids, privacy & social media 35:00 – Caroline's next chapter: resorts & retreats 44:00 – What fame actually gives you 46:00 – Why Caroline is over the "glamorous" lifestyle 49:00 – Beauty, lasers, aging & skincare 52:00 – Rapid-fire questions 54:00 – What Caroline Stanbury is having

Caroline Stanbury — Contact + Links

Instagram: @carolinestanbury Collaboration email: [email protected] — publicly listed for collaborations. Podcast: Uncut and Uncensored with Caroline Stanbury Retreats: Stanbury Retreats Caroline's links: Caroline Stanbury

Britney and Jennifer are back together for a much-needed summer debrief — and there is a lot to unpack.

From milestone birthdays and European adventures to questionable hotel rooms, family travel chaos, tequila shots, water fasts, and the realities of watching your kids grow up, this episode is an honest (and very funny) catch-up after a summer spent in very different seasons of life.

Britney takes us inside her 50th birthday celebration in Prague — including late nights, 400+ tequila shots and the now-infamous jump into the chateau pond — while Jennifer shares why she will absolutely leave a beautiful hotel if the room doesn't feel right.

They also get real about motherhood, letting go as children get older, making the most of the summers you still have together, and how friendships evolve when your day-to-day lives start moving in different directions.

The episode closes on a more emotional note as Jennifer rereads the speech she gave at Britney's 50th birthday — reflecting on nearly a decade of friendship, family milestones, loss, reinvention, travel, laughter and the kind of friendship that can survive every season of life.

Because the second half really can be the better half — especially when you get to do it together.

In this episode:

• Why traveling hits differently as you get older

• Motherhood and letting go as your children grow up

• Britney's unforgettable 50th birthday in Prague

• The story behind 400+ tequila shots

• Why Jennifer refused to stay at a Paris hotel

• The realities of traveling internationally with a large family

• Water fasting, food noise and the fasting-mimicking diet

• Why adult friendships don't have to revolve around husbands or kids

• Maintaining a close friendship while living very different lives

• Jennifer's emotional 50th birthday tribute to Britney

• Why the second half of life may just be the best one yet

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00:00 — The summer debrief begins 01:17 — Why home feels better after weeks of traveling 02:14 — Jennifer's sons moving to New York 03:21 — "We only have five summers left" — parenting as kids grow up 05:13 — Letting go when your adult children leave home 07:42 — Sleepaway camp, independence & missing your kids 10:25 — What happens when the child who runs the house goes to camp 11:15 — John's three-day water fast & food noise 14:49 — The five-day fasting-mimicking diet 16:24 — Britney's 50th birthday in Prague 17:54 — Staying up until 5 AM, shots & partying at 50 18:59 — The bill for 400+ tequila shots 20:39 — The infamous Prague pond jump 21:33 — Why Jennifer refuses to be thrown into a pool 24:48 — Sponsor break 26:37 — Jennifer and John's habit of changing hotel rooms 27:27 — The Prague hotel-room prank 29:42 — Jennifer's disastrous Paris hotel experience 31:40 — "It hurt my soul" — when a hotel is visually unbearable 33:15 — Britney's massive family trip through Scotland & Iceland 36:16 — Seven hotels in 12 days with a family of five 37:53 — An unforgettable Scottish castle experience 39:01 — Hotel laundry, packing & why two stops are enough 40:30 — Traveling Europe with kids and connecting rooms 43:15 — Jennifer rereads her speech from Britney's 50th 44:10 — Nearly a decade of friendship, family & major life moments 46:18 — Supporting each other through loss and health scares 47:23 — "The second half is the better half" 47:34 — Staying close while living very different lives 49:15 — Why their friendship works beyond husbands and kids 51:31 — A friendship that feels like a past-life connection 53:26 — What's next for Britney & Jennifer 53:53 — Rate, review & subscribe 54:10 — Sponsor message

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What actually makes a facelift look natural? When is the right time to consider one? And could some of the treatments we're using to prevent aging actually be making us look older?

This week, Jennifer and Britney sit down with Dr. Ben Talei, dual board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and the doctor behind their own facelifts, for an unfiltered conversation about what really happens to our faces as we age.

Dr. Talei explains why his goal isn't to make someone look different, but to restore the facial structure, volume and character they had when they were younger. He also takes us inside his approach to Denise Richards' facial rejuvenation and why her results resonated with so many people.

Jennifer and Britney get candid about having their facelifts together, the emotional reality of recovery, the procedures they almost skipped, their lip lifts, Botox, filler regret—and why they're already asking Dr. Talei what they can do next.

They also put some of today's biggest beauty treatments under the microscope. Dr. Talei shares his perspective on fillers, lasers, Morpheus, radiofrequency, threads, Sculptra, Botox, fat grafting and what he believes is actually worth doing after 40.

In this episode:

• Why some facelifts look natural while others look "done"

• What Dr. Talei says made Denise Richards' results different

• How facial volume loss changes the way we age

• Jennifer & Britney's real facelift and recovery experience

• How long facelift results can last

• When it may actually be time to consider a facelift

• Why Dr. Talei sometimes tells patients no

• Filler fatigue and the return to more natural-looking lips

• The difference between filler and a surgical lip lift

• The story behind Dr. Talei's Cupid Lift®

• Botox after a facelift and the areas Dr. Talei focuses on

• Why more treatments aren't necessarily better

• Lasers vs. radiofrequency—and why the treatment needs to match the problem

• Morpheus, Matrix, Profound, Sculptra and threads

• What younger women should know before starting aggressive aesthetic treatments

• What Dr. Talei considers simple maintenance after 40

• Jennifer & Britney ask the ultimate question: "What can we do next?"

This is an honest conversation about aging, surgery and aesthetics—and why looking younger doesn't have to mean looking like someone else.

Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health and treatment options.

Dr. Ben Talei — Contact Information

Dr. Talei is a dual board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose practice focuses exclusively on the face. His official bio lists specialties including deep-plane facial rejuvenation, facelifting and minimally invasive rhinoplasty. He's also the originator of the deep-plane upper lip lift that became the basis of the Cupid Lift®.

Beverly Hills Center for Plastic & Laser Surgery Dr. Ben Talei — Official Website

Instagram: @drbentalei

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Jennifer and Britney are getting completely candid about their facelifts — and they're not leaving out the messy parts.

Four years after undergoing deep plane facelifts on the very same day, they're looking back at the entire experience: why they decided to do it, what surgery day was really like, the shocking swelling, recovery, aftercare, and the emotional toll of looking in the mirror and not recognizing themselves.

They also open up about filler blindness, dissolving filler before surgery, Jennifer's unforgettable "pufferfish" swelling, Britney becoming the self-appointed patient police, and why having each other through recovery made all the difference.

Most importantly, they share their before-and-after experience with Dr. Ben Talei, the Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeon behind their results, and explain why they believe transparency around cosmetic procedures matters — especially for women navigating aging.

In this episode:

• Why Jennifer and Britney decided it was time for a facelift
• Their experience with filler before surgery
• Why Jennifer had to dissolve her lip filler
• Deep plane facelift vs. simply "pulling" the skin
• What happened when they had surgery on the same day
• Jennifer's extreme post-op swelling
• Why they extended their stay at an aftercare facility
• The emotional side of facelift recovery nobody warned them about
• Why "trust the process" became so important
• How long it actually took them to feel normal again
• Their second surgery together — this time for brow lifts
• Why Jennifer and Britney are open about having cosmetic surgery
• Their advice for anyone considering a facelift
• Whether they would do it all over again

And this is only Part One of the conversation. Next episode, Dr. Ben Talei joins Jennifer and Britney to answer their questions and talk about facial rejuvenation from the surgeon's perspective.

Disclaimer: Jennifer and Britney are sharing their personal experiences only. This episode is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified medical professional about your individual health and treatment options.

Timestamps

00:00 Disclaimer 00:15 Jennifer & Britney reveal today's topic: their facelifts 01:26 They actually had their surgeries on the same day 03:30 Why they decided to get facelifts 03:43 Filler blindness and knowing when enough is enough 05:07 Why Britney chose to have a facelift at 46 06:35 The emotional roller coaster of deep plane facelift recovery 07:16 Jennifer's lip lift and dissolving her filler 09:03 Surgery day: who was nervous and who wasn't 10:01 The recovery center — and Jennifer's unforgettable swelling 11:20 Why pain management and aftercare mattered so much 12:36 Fat transfer, swelling and the realities of recovery 13:12 Why three nights of aftercare turned into five 15:39 Going home — and the emotional part nobody talks about 16:22 "What did I do?" Looking in the mirror after surgery 17:30 Britney's unexpected swelling and learning to trust the process 18:47 The three- and six-month transformation 21:20 Finally seeing the results 22:32 Four years later: how their facelifts have held up 23:31 Keeping dimples and maintaining a natural-looking face 24:46 How surgery changed their relationship with fillers 25:11 Why they recommend staying close to your surgeon during recovery 26:52 What surgery day with Dr. Talei's team was really like 28:00 What Jennifer tells her anesthesiologist before surgery 29:06 Why surgeon accessibility mattered during recovery 30:23 Who was more neurotic after surgery? 31:13 Britney's post-facelift Tahiti speedboat panic 32:18 Britney becomes the "patient police" 34:07 The hardest beauty sacrifice during recovery 34:53 Not recognizing yourself after a facelift 35:36 Aging gracefully vs. choosing cosmetic surgery 38:26 Going back together for brow lifts 39:54 Jennifer's additional skin-tightening treatment 41:26 Why the brow lift was a game changer 42:19 What they love about Dr. Talei's approach 45:00 Why is there still shame around cosmetic surgery? 46:44 Taking the stigma out of having work done 48:43 "Women help women" — why they refuse to gatekeep 49:29 Feeling better entering the next chapter 50:51 Facelift rapid fire 51:33 Their biggest surprises from surgery 52:20 The best part of the entire experience 53:48 Would they do it again? 54:29 Facelift recovery when you have children 56:30 Why facelifts can be transformative for men too 57:40 When their husbands finally noticed the results 58:28 What they would do differently 58:41 NEXT: Dr. Ben Talei joins the podcast

Dr. Ben Talei — Contact Information

Dr. Benjamin "Ben" Talei, MD, FACS The Beverly Hills Center for Plastic & Laser Surgery Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon specializing in facial rejuvenation, deep plane facelifting, lip aesthetics and rhinoplasty.

Phone: (310) 288-0641 Address: 465 N Roxbury Dr, #750, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Media/Press Email: [email protected]

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What does it take to become one of the most recognizable names in commercial real estate?

This week on What She's Having, Jennifer and Britney sit down with legendary retail real estate broker Jay Luchs, whose work has helped shape some of Southern California's most iconic shopping destinations—from Rodeo Drive and Melrose to Malibu. Jay shares how he transitioned from pursuing acting to becoming one of the country's top retail brokers, the importance of building authentic relationships, and why he believes success comes from consistency—not shortcuts. The conversation also dives into the transformation of Cross Creek Ranch Malibu, the future of luxury retail, California lifestyle, branding, and the businesses redefining Los Angeles.

Whether you're fascinated by entrepreneurship, branding, luxury, real estate, or simply love California, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration.

In this episode:

-Why Kith is one of today's most influential retail brands

-How Jay landed his first Rodeo Drive deal

-The story behind Malibu's new Cross Creek Ranch development

-Why relationships matter more than transactions

-His five-year rule for building a successful career

-California Incline: creating a lifestyle brand inspired by LA

-Why Malibu continues to inspire creativity

-Jay's favorite LA restaurants, brands, and hidden gems

-Advice for anyone building a business from the ground up

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to the show

02:35 The brands dominating Los Angeles today

08:40 How Jay built one of LA's most recognizable personal brands

15:10 The Rodeo Drive deal that changed everything

22:45 Why Jay fell in love with Los Angeles

30:20 Favorite restaurants, routines & discovering new brands

38:30 Malibu fires and rebuilding the community

43:15 Inside Cross Creek Ranch Malibu

58:30 Creating the California Incline lifestyle brand

1:09:20 The best business advice Jay has ever received

1:16:15 Acting, taking risks & finding the right career

1:23:50 Quick-fire questions 1

:30:00 Final thoughts

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Can your brain be retrained?

This week, Jennifer and Britney sit down with Rachel Lambert (Founder & CEO) and Angie Noack (SVP of Business Development) from Brain Code Centers to explore the science behind brain mapping and neurofeedback.

From ADHD and anxiety to depression, PTSD, addiction, concussions, sleep issues, and peak performance, they explain how understanding your brain's unique wiring may help unlock lasting change.

Jennifer and Britney also undergo their own brain mapping before the interview, leading to a fascinating conversation about what our brains reveal—and why mental health should start with measuring the organ we're treating.

Whether you're looking to improve focus, help your child thrive, recover from trauma, or simply optimize your brain health, this episode is packed with practical insights and hope.

In This Episode

• What a qEEG brain map actually measures
• The difference between brain mapping and neurofeedback
• How neurofeedback works without medication
• ADHD, anxiety, depression & PTSD explained through brain waves
• Why addiction often follows similar brain patterns
• Brain health after concussions and traumatic brain injuries
• Can neurofeedback help children?
• Why puzzles may be one of the easiest brain exercises
• Jennifer & Britney discuss their own brain scans
• Why your brain is never too old to change

Timestamps

00:00 Disclaimer & Introduction 00:42 Meet Rachel Lambert & Angie Noack 01:09 Rachel's personal mental health journey 04:13 What brain mapping & neurofeedback actually do 05:45 Understanding brain waves (Delta, Theta, Alpha & Beta) 08:16 How neurofeedback retrains the brain 12:00 Can children benefit? 12:47 Are the results permanent? 14:21 Remote neurofeedback explained 16:41 ADHD, anxiety, depression & addiction 18:07 How Rachel & Angie became business partners 22:12 Why brain health should be part of everyday healthcare 25:47 Eating disorders & OCD patterns 27:30 Neuroplasticity and keeping your brain healthy 29:16 Brain health tips everyone can do today 30:33 Traumatic brain injuries & concussion recovery 32:37 Jennifer discusses discovering her brain aneurysm 36:40 Can brain maps reveal trauma? 38:15 Does motherhood change your brain? 41:53 Jennifer & Britney react to their own brain mapping experience

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What if taking care of yourself wasn't a luxury—but a necessity?

This week on What She's Having, Jennifer and Britney sit down with Gara Post, co-founder of The NOW Massage, to talk about building one of the fastest-growing wellness brands in the country and why making time for yourself may be the most important investment you'll ever make.

Gara shares the incredible journey from launching a successful jewelry company to creating a massage experience that feels like a vacation without leaving your neighborhood. She opens up about entrepreneurship, franchising during the pandemic, working alongside her husband, raising teenagers, and why women often struggle to prioritize themselves.

Jennifer and Britney also share their first experience at The NOW Massage—and why it completely changed the way they think about self-care.

In this episode you'll learn:

• How Gara built The NOW Massage into nearly 90 locations nationwide • Why affordable luxury became the foundation of the brand • The biggest lessons from franchising during COVID • Why massage is more than relaxation—it's mental wellness • The guilt many women feel when investing in themselves • How to balance motherhood, marriage, and entrepreneurship • Gara's daily wellness routine for staying grounded • The importance of flexibility in business and life • Why putting your phone down may be today's greatest luxury • Gara's answer to "What are you having more of?" and "less of?"

If you've ever felt guilty taking time for yourself, this conversation is your reminder that caring for yourself allows you to show up better for everyone else.

Timestamps

• 00:00 Meet Garrett Post, co-founder of The NOW Massage
• 01:00 Cleansing energy with Palo Santo
• 03:35 Garrett's journey from fashion designer to entrepreneur
• 07:10 The inspiration behind The NOW Massage
• 10:00 Opening the first four locations
• 13:30 The decision to franchise
• 15:45 Surviving the pandemic while growing the business
• 17:05 Scaling to nearly 90 locations nationwide
• 20:50 Jennifer & Britney share their first NOW Massage experience
• 24:30 Why massage should become part of your monthly routine
• 28:55 Why women struggle to prioritize themselves
• 31:15 The future of the wellness industry
• 36:00 Parenting, technology & letting go
• 40:00 Balancing motherhood, marriage & entrepreneurship
• 41:30 Working with your spouse in business
• 44:45 What's next for The NOW Massage
• 46:15 What Garrett is having less of
• 46:50 What she's having more of
• 48:00 One luxury she'll never give up
• 49:15 Naming this chapter of her life
• 51:15 Final thoughts & where to find Garrett

This episode is a perfect reminder that wellness isn't about perfection—it's about creating small, intentional moments to reconnect with yourself.

Follow Gara and learn more:

Instagram: @thenowmassage Website: thenowmassage.com

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