Attune + Align: Recent Episodes
Marisa LaValette
Attune + Align is a wellness community for women who attune to the calling of their heart and take action to align their lives accordingly.
On Attune + Align podcast we showcase the stories of real women who say YES to their dreams and do whatever it takes to manifest the outcomes they want to see in their lives. We hope you’ll leave these conversations feeling inspired, energized, and excited to take your very own first step on your own journey towards living life on your own terms.
Marisa is back! After nearly a year away from Attune + Align podcast, she returns with an unfiltered conversation about turning 40, perimenopause, visibility, yoga philosophy, friendship, and the strange beauty of being in a season of life that feels both grotesque and gorgeous. This is a candid reflection on learning to zoom out, see the whole landscape, and remember that we are so much more than the difficult thing we're experiencing in any given moment.
Episode 25: Grotesque & Gorgeous — This Is 40What does it feel like to turn 40 and suddenly not recognize yourself?
In this deeply personal, unfiltered episode of Attune + Align, Marisa returns to the podcast after nearly a year away — not with a teleprompter or polished production, but with a stack of Post-it notes and a lot to say.
Since opening her brick-and-mortar yoga studio, life has become fuller, busier, more demanding, and, in many ways, more beautiful. But turning 40 brought an unexpected reckoning with her body, her identity, and what it means to be seen.
Marisa opens up about the early stages of perimenopause, changing skin, bloating, heartburn, body image, and the strange experience of waking up one day and feeling like you're suddenly living in a different body.
But this episode isn't really about perimenopause.
It's about our relationship to what we're experiencing.
Through yoga philosophy, Marisa explores the difference between being an obstacle and experiencing an obstacle. She shares the metaphor of the red-tailed hawk: when we're caught up in the details of a difficult moment, we can forget that we're capable of zooming out and seeing the entire landscape.
And perhaps that's what turning 40 has taught her most: life can be grotesque and gorgeous at the exact same time.
Along the way, Marisa gives heartfelt thanks to the women who have supported her through this season — from health and Ayurvedic guidance to sound baths, tarot, friendship, community, and personal training.
Because sometimes the most important thing we can do when we're struggling in our bodies is remember that we don't have to do it alone.
In this episode, Marisa talks about: Why Attune + Align* disappeared for nearly a year * Opening her yoga studio and the realities of owning a brick-and-mortar business * Turning 40 and suddenly feeling different in her body * The early stages of perimenopause * Body image, visibility, and the complicated desire to be seen * Her childhood experience of being put on a unicyclist's back — and what it taught her about visibility * Why you need your “girlies” * The women who have helped carry her through this season * Sound baths, tarot, Ayurveda, and personal training * What 14 years of yoga practice has taught her about suffering and identification * The yogic concept of stepping back and seeing the bigger picture * The metaphor of the red-tailed hawk * Holding the “grotesque” and the “gorgeous” simultaneously * What it means to be 40, busy, uncomfortable, grateful, and completely alive
The big takeawayYou are not the thing you're experiencing.
You are not your bloating. You are not your heartburn. You are not your changing skin, your difficult season, your business challenges, or the obstacle directly in front of you.
Sometimes we need to step back far enough to see the whole landscape — the hard parts and the beautiful parts — and remember that both can exist at once.
Mentioned in the episodeMarisa gives shout-outs to the women who have supported her during this chapter, including Cianne, Gina, Nimisha, Kimber, Jodi, Sara, and Surbhi, and reflects on the different ways community, wellness practices, friendship, and support have helped her navigate this transition.
She also mentions Glennon Doyle, yoga philosophy, the concept of maya, Ayurveda, tarot, sound healing, and her ongoing yoga practice.
Retreats & what's nextMarisa also shares what's coming up beyond the podcast, including a September 20th Soulpreneur retreat in Calistoga for women business owners, an October 4th day-long yoga retreat in West Marin, and a seven-day retreat at Haramara in Sayulita, Mexico, in April 2027.
A question for youWhat's grotesque and gorgeous in your life right now?
Marisa invites listeners to share what's happening on both sides of life's coin—the uncomfortable, messy, difficult pieces alongside the beautiful, expansive, extraordinary ones.
Because maybe the point isn't to choose between grotesque and gorgeous.
Maybe it's learning how to hold both.
Always remember: you're a star. Go shine your light. ✨
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Which of the 7 strategies from my 7 years of experience are GIRL MATH-ing for you? Where do you need some support?
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...and it's (partially) my fault.
Which of these stinky secrets are you keeping from me? Which of these secrets are you keeping from…yourself?
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DISCLAIMER:
I share my personal business experience in coaching, content, marketing, personal branding, yoga, meditation, and spiritual teachings on Attune + Align podcast in the hopes of inspiring and sharing the mindsets, tips, and tools that have helped me the most along the way. I cannot guarantee any specific results for your business or for you on your personal SOULpreneur journey. Affiliate links shared to products I use are not necessarily endorsements—I’m sharing what has helped me along the way.
the NUMBER ONE ingredient you need for entrepreneurship
the 2 Save Me From Myself moments you come to me with the most
a special shoutout to Lisa, Karen, and Martha
my Marisa Mantra "DBB"
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3 Things You Need…PLUS 3 Things You Don’t
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my most brilliant business model of all time Happy Hungry Journey
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Books / References
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
To learn more about manifestation à la Abraham-Hicks try Ask and It is Given by Esther and Jerry Hicks
DISCLAIMER:
I share my personal business experience in coaching, content, marketing, personal branding, yoga, meditation, and spiritual teachings on Attune + Align podcast in the hopes of inspiring and sharing the mindsets, tips, and tools that have helped me the most along the way. I cannot guarantee any specific results for your business or for you on your personal SOULpreneur journey. Affiliate links shared to products I use are not necessarily endorsements—I’m sharing what has helped me along the way.
In this episode, I speak with Cecilia Tse, Co-Founder and Chief Financial Operating Officer of hey freya. We discuss Cecilia’s ongoing quest to take women from burned out to blissed out, how hey freya identifies and serves a gap in the market, and the unique opportunity available in supplements made for women by women.
Cecilia’s story takes us from Australia to New York, to IVF offices, and to co-founder dates. While working her “successful” corporate job, Cecilia realized she and her team masked the challenges of their daily professional realities by drinking wine together. She became someone she never wanted to be—someone who would work through dinner on client calls when family traveled all the way from Australia to visit her in her studio apartment. On top of it all, she dealt with amenorrhea and never felt “heard” in the doctor’s office. Determined not to continue in this fizzled-out state, she pursued several health and wellness certifications including yoga teacher training. The stars aligned, and she became a well-being strategy leader at her job, eventually moving to California to help build a women’s health brand with a highly-qualified team of star-crossed women co-founders, now known as hey freya.
Cecilia offers a behind-the-scenes peek at running the business alongside her other co-founders, a tour through the hey freya supplement formulas, and what’s on tap for the next 12 months. As women, we’re marketed so many things of varying quality for so long that we’ve become experts at sniffing out inauthenticity until we get to the real deal—through hey freya’s genuine commitment to showing up authentically by putting their founders front and center, they have built an organic following within their first year. Inspiring women + smartly-formulated products = a business we all could learn from!
Thank you for listening! Attune to your heart...align your life. With Marisa LaValette.
Topics Covered:
- (2:56) We’re calling in stillness and evolution 🌀
- (10:04) Where there’s still room for improvement in the women’s health experience
- (12:24) Are you experiencing the signs of corporate burnout?—stomach knots, trouble sleeping, avoiding friends, collapsing on the weekends
- (18:06) The 50 Questions to Ask a Potential Co-Founder exercise
- (25:50) How hey freya embodies the magical rebel inside all women: complex but not complicated
- (29:30) Why women thrive in community with other women
- (34:44) The power of magnesium bisglycinate for women
- (45:49) Cecilia’s proven strategy for boosting sales
- (49:14) From Wine Free Mondays, to the patriarchy, to capitalism, and beyond, Marisa puts Cecilia on the spot with pointed questions…and Cecilia hits it out of the park!
PLUS:
🔥 Feeling burnt out? Most people are. (12:24)
💊 Cecilia’s tips for streamlining your supplement intake (51:58)
🦀 ♋️ Listen ‘til the end to find out the astrological sign of a women’s wellness company co-founder.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and keep up to date with new episode drops by subscribing to our newsletter at attuneandalign.com!
Resources Mentioned:
- 50 Questions to Ask a Potential Co-Founder Exercise
Guest Info:
- Follow hey freya on Instagram
- Learn more on hey freya’s website
- Quiz to find your hey freya formula
- Exclusive discount code for listeners: ATTUNEALIGN25
Connect with Me:
- Subscribe to our Newsletter
- Follow Marisa on Instagram
- Follow Attune + Align on Instagram
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Marisa
In this episode, I am speaking with my friend Allison Tibbs, the Nourished Life Wellness Coach. We discuss taking action today that our Future Selves will thank us for, blocking off time to do... absolutely nothing, and a potent ego check Allison worked through recently with grace.
Allison shares her favorite mantras and self-care mindset shifts and teaches how to maintain essential boundaries during those tricky times when it feels like our own values are in competition. She reminds us to take breaks from efficiency by proactively scheduling in time for play and imperfection. Allison’s favorite hack for self-spaciousness is to block off time (in PURPLE 💜) on her calendar 🗓 to do… absolutely nothing. She warns us of the dangers of settling for crumbs—those scraps leftover for when we've taken care of everyone else before we take care of ourselves.
Listen until the very end where Allison shares a super recent(!) potent ego check that brought her to her knees…and what she’s learning and wants us to take away as she re-envisions and re-creates her life on her own terms—in alignment with her own values. In our fourth year, we’re humbled and grateful to cultivate a safe and supportive atmosphere at Attune + Align Podcast where our guests show up wholeheartedly to share directly with vulnerability from their biggest life experiences, transitions, and learnings with us and with you.
Thanks for listening! Attune to your heart; align your life. With Marisa LaValette.
Topics Covered:
- (04:02) Audacious mantra: ✨ Dream big. Start small.
- (10:25) What would future YOU thank you for? 🔮
- (24:48) When was the last time you allowed yourself to make a mistake or get messy?
- (30:31) Instead of having all the answers, practice saying “I don’t know.”
- (35:46) Get free: block off time to do nothing in your calendar. ⏳
- (43:39) Ways to be rebellious for all the right reasons
- (55:28) How Allison worked through potent ego checks
- (1:04:54) When everything gets stripped away, you’re forced to sit with yourself 💓
- (1:17:23) Allison’s advice for women
PLUS
💜 Want more PURPLE in your life? At 37:14, Allison shares her tips for blocking out sacred time on your 🗓 calendar just for YOU.
💪 Hear how I urge my clients and my yoga students to rebel against limiting societal and cultural norms at 43:56.
💃 Don’t miss one of Allison’s go-to personal mantras at 1:11:30!
💫 Listen to the very end to find out how Allison realized she can do Whatever. She. Wants.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and keep up to date with new episode drops by subscribing to our newsletter at marisalavalette.com!
Guest Info:
- Follow Allison on Instagram
- Check out Allison’s Website
Connect with Me:
- Subscribe to our Newsletter
- Have a question? Email Us
- Follow Marisa on Instagram
- Follow Attune + Align on Instagram
Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts: I’m so grateful for your support! Please consider rating and reviewing Attune + Align on Apple Podcasts. First, open the Apple Podcasts app and search for Attune + Align. Then, scroll to the bottom of the page and rate with 5 stars—please write a brief review as well! I appreciate you.
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Marisa
In this episode, I am speaking with my friend, Kim Burris, a licensed psychotherapist, author of The First 90 Days After Birth, and founder of The Holistic Counseling Center. Kim offers evidence-based treatment with a heart-centered approach that honors the mind, body, and spirit connection. We discuss Kim’s path toward transpersonal psychology and how Human Design, the Enneagram, the Yoga Sutras, and her perspective on polyvagal theory are woven into her practice for self-awareness and spiritual growth.
Thanks for listening! Attune to your heart, align your life. With Marisa LaValette.
Topics Covered:
(2:30) Listen to hear how Kim’s mantra inspired the name of this episode
(5:54) Kim shares about her first interest in transpersonal psychology at age 21
(15:05) Kim shares an overview of the difference between traditional psychology and transpersonal psychology
(22:48) Listen as Kim describes the role yoga played in her spiritual awakening
(28:00) Kim’s rock polisher moment of seeking the divine in life’s experiences in big cities rather than retreating to a cave
(37:46) Hear how Kim uses Human Design, the Enneagram, and astrology with her clients
(47:16) Kim shares her recommended reading booklist
(50:21) Kim talks about her guided journal book, The First 90 Days After Birth
(58:44) Kim gives her perspective on New Year’s resolutions and shares directly from the template she uses with her accountability buddy
PLUS:
Listen at (3:55) to hear the story of how the Universe crossed Kim and Marisa’s paths at yoga…where else?! 🧘♀️🧘♀️🧘♀️
Tune in at (10:32) to hear Kim describe why she designed her practice to feel like a retreat center.
Listen at (11:53) when Kim shares why she also considers herself a therapist matchmaker!
Don’t miss Kim’s quick overview of polyvagal theory at (32:23)!
Listen in at (43:07) when Kim shares tips for attuning to the nervous system and finding ways to regulate it.
Tune in at (54:29) where Kim shares her perspective on the creating process and how TikTok helps her inner recovering perfectionist. 📱📱📱
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and keep up to date with new episode drops by subscribing to our newsletter at attuneandalign.com!
Resources Mentioned:
- Listen to Episode 16 of Attune + Align with Marisa’s Enneagram coach, Ali Dunn!
Guest Info:
- Work with Kim
- Buy Kim's book
- Follow Kim on Instagram
- Find Kim's recommended reading resources HERE
- Subscribe to Kim’s newsletter
Connect with Me:
- Subscribe to our Newsletter
- Have a question? Email Us
- Follow Marisa on Instagram
- Follow Attune + Align on Instagram
Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts:
I’m so grateful for your support! Please consider rating and reviewing Attune + Align on Apple Podcasts. First, open the Apple Podcasts app and search for Attune + Align. Then, scroll to the bottom of the page and rate with 5 stars—please write a brief review as well! I appreciate you.
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Marisa
In this episode, I am speaking with my friend, Anna Sheehy, a new mom, avid gardener, food enthusiast, former restaurateur, and the founder of Wild Fennel, a boutique shop in downtown Novato filled with unique finds and heirloom quality pieces. Anna and I discuss her personal and professional journey toward running Wild Fennel, how dreams can (and do!) change, and advice for anyone interested in opening up a brick-and-mortar business.
Anna shares how her pastry and baking background and past restaurant business led her to follow her dreams and become the owner of her own boutique. Then, Anna illustrates how Wild Fennel is a culmination of all the things she’s interested in: plants and flowers, cookware, sustainable products, and small businesses, and gives advice to anyone considering opening up their own space. Plus, Anna shares new projects she’s working on including a flower program, bakery and pastry pop-ups, and her upcoming hopeful manifestation, a trunk show!
Thanks for listening! Attune to your heart, align your life. With Marisa LaValette.
Topics Covered:
(3:18) Anna and Marisa discuss living in the same neighborhood
(7:45) Anna connects the dots between studying pastry and baking, opening up Mas Masa, and now being the owner of her boutique Wild Fennel
(9:37) Anna explains what a "shrub" is
(11:19) Marisa shares a story featuring Christmas tree ornaments from Wild Fennel
(15:31) Anna shares what she learned from her previous business, Más Masa
(17:37) Anna explains that your dreams CAN change, and that’s okay!
(19:16) Hear what happened when Anna tried to plan every detail about her store Wild Fennel in advance... and what she ended up doing instead
(22:48) Anna explains the “aha” moment that showed her that her dream can change overnight
(24:36) What’s easier to open: a restaurant or a storefront?
(28:45) Anna explains why LOCATION is the most important decision you'll have to make for your brick-and-mortar business
(30:06) Anna details different vendors’ products at Wild Fennel
(33:02) Anna shares the vision for her flower program
(38:01) Anna describes the themed baking and pastry pop-ups she’s been hosting
(43:56) Hear what SURPRISED Anna the most in the first year of owning her own retail boutique
PLUS:
Listen at 7:25 to hear Marisa fill up her house with Anna's decor from Wild Fennel.
Listen at 27:45 to hear Anna's perspective on trusting your instincts and listening to your gut.
For all the plant ladies out there — listen at 36:17 to hear all about Anna's favorite indoor plants and sustainable planter options. 🪴🪴🪴
Tune in at 48:11 when Marisa asks Anna how she has such good taste!
Stay ‘til the end of the episode at 51:30 to find out what little-known fact about Anna surprises people most.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and keep up to date with new episode drops by subscribing to our newsletter at attuneandalign.com!
Guest Info:
- Wild Fennel’s Website
- Wild Fennel’s Instagram
Connect with Me:
- Subscribe to our Newsletter
- Have a question? Email Us
- Follow Marisa on Instagram
- Follow Attune + Align on Instagram
Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts: I’m so grateful for your support! Please consider rating and reviewing Attune + Align on Apple Podcasts. First, open the Apple Podcasts app and search for Attune + Align. Then, scroll to the bottom of the page and rate with 5 stars—please write a brief review as well! I appreciate you.
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Marisa
In this episode, I am speaking with my friend, Nimisha Gandhi, a functional medicine nutritionist, Ayurvedic Counselor, Yoga Nidra and meditation teacher, and former tech founder. Nimisha and I discuss holistic nutrition, functional medicine, and Ayurveda, along with her perspectives on hormonal health including perimenopause and seed cycling.
Nimisha shares an overview of the three Ayurvedic doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, and clarifies the difference between your Vikruti and Prakruti. Then, Nimisha shares different ways to learn about your doshas, whether in person, online, or in a 1:1 setting. Plus, Nimisha shares a functional medicine perspective on hormonal health and details how her attunement to the mind-body-spirit connection is both an intuitive, and research-backed calling that she now shares with others, directly from the soul.
Thanks for listening! Attune to your heart + align your life. With Marisa LaValette.
Topics Covered:
(4:27) Big moments in Nimisha’s life that inspired an intuitive awakening
(9:08) Nimisha’s journey into functional medicine and how it blends with her previous work
(17:35) What is Ayurveda?
(20:56) The 5 Great Elements, the Pancha Mahabhuta
(21:55) Nimisha introduces the three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha
(26:34) Nimisha explains your Prakruti vs. Vikruti
(27:44) Doshas also represent phases of life: Childhood, Midlife, Old Age
(30:27) How your dosha can inspire life choices relating to home and career
(32:15) Different ways to discover your dosha, including pulse reading, online tests, and 1:1 work with a practitioner
(39:03) Nimisha shares why “all disease begins in the gut”
(41:34) Nimisha describes Ayurvedic seasonal approaches and makes midsummer recommendations for Pitta-predominant Marisa
(47:15) The Ayurvedic perspective of "like increases like" and "opposites balance each other"
(51:17) A story about Nimisha’s grandmother, cumin, and watermelon
(55:35) Why Nimisha calls seed cycling “the gateway drug to improving your overall hormonal health"
(57:58) Nimisha notes the possibility of perimenopause symptoms beginning for some women as early as age 35
PLUS:
Be sure to tune in at 15:54 for an overview of holistic vs. functional nutrition.
Tune in at 37:36 to learn why a Vata imbalance can feel like “Running really fast but not going anywhere.” 🏃💨
Listen at 1:02:43 to hear Marisa’s symptoms— Is it burnout? Or is it perimenopause?
Stay till the end of the episode at 1:08:31 to hear Nimisha answer some rapid fire questions from Marisa. 🔥🔥🔥
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and keep up to date with new episode drops by subscribing to our newsletter at marisalavalette.com!
Resources Mentioned:
- Take the Dosha Quiz
- Kaikeyi: A Novel by Vaishnavi Patel
Guest Info:
- Nimisha’s Website
- Nimisha’s Instagram
- Schedule a FREE Discovery Call with Nimisha
Connect with Me:
- Subscribe to our Newsletter
- Have a question? Email Us
- Follow Marisa on Instagram
- Follow Attune + Align on Instagram
Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts: I’m so grateful for your support! Please consider rating and reviewing Attune + Align on Apple Podcasts. First, open the Apple Podcasts app and search for Attune + Align. Then, scroll to the bottom of the page and rate with 5 stars—please write a brief review as well! I appreciate you.
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Marisa
Cracking the Code to Confidence and Self-Discovery with Enneagram Powerhouse Ali Dunn
In this episode, I am speaking with my friend, Ali Dunn, a Bay Area certified Enneagram practitioner, speaker, and leadership coach for ambitious female professionals and entrepreneurs. We discuss Ali’s professional path from sales to business coaching and how the Enneagram is a tool for communication barriers, relationships, identifying your purpose, and a way to empower self-trust.
Ali illustrates how the Enneagram is a tool for communication barriers, relationships, identifying your purpose, and a way to empower self-trust. Then, Ali dives into each of the nine Enneagram types, (including my own!), their subtypes and wings, and how they show up in our daily life. Plus, Ali shares how the Enneagram helped her attune to her life’s purpose, and invites anyone listening to challenge society’s status quo and focus on living a life authentic to you.
Thanks for listening! Attune to your heart, align your life. With Marisa LaValette.
Topics Covered:
(4:08) Ali’s life transition from sales to launching her own business
(10:42) How the Enneagram is a tool for self discovery
(15:44) A detailed explanation of each Enneagram type
(31:46) Using the Enneagram to build a successful team
(33:29) Ali’s thoughts on my Enneagram test results
(41:47) What Enneagram types, subtypes, and wings can teach you
(50:46) Ali’s top recommendations for affordable online Enneagram tests
(57:28) How burnout manifests within the Enneagram types
(1:01:11) Why Ali believes women's awareness of their own Enneagram type can empower them to more effectively challenge societal expectations
PLUS:
Listen at 24:25 to find out Ali's Secret Sauce as an Enneagram type 7
Be sure to tune in at 45:05 to find out why Ali gives Marisa a triple-gold star ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tune in at 43:52 to find out why Marisa told her husband to book an Airbnb as part of her Enneagram type homework.
Listen at 32:06 to hear Ali's Enneagram-informed Personal Philosophy on self-awareness.
Listen at 57:48 to hear Ali's definition of BURNOUT, why women are "always going, always going, always going," and how it manifests in her work with her clients.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and keep up to date with new episode drops by subscribing to our newsletter at marisalavalette.com!
Resources Mentioned:
- Free Truity enneagram test
- Rheti test
- IEQ9
Guest Info:
- Ali’s Instagram
- Ali’s Website
- Book a Vibes and Vision Enneagram Session with Ali
Connect with Me:
- Subscribe to our Newsletter
- Have a question? Email Us
- Follow Marisa on Instagram
- Follow Attune + Align on Instagram
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Marisa
Meet Lauren Friis. She's a small business owner of a new store in downtown Mill Valley, CA, called Surf And Sand. Before owning a retail boutique centered around coastal living and sustainability, Lauren worked in the tech, nonprofit, and design industries for over 16 years. She is a California coastal girl at heart, having grown up in San Diego on the beach. Lauren is a proud mother to her 7-year- old son and is newly married. It’s the journeys in her life that have brought her to where she is today.
Listen to hear:
6:00 how she navigated getting engaged, opening a new store, and planning a wedding all at the same time
25:50 the #1 customer testimonial she gets most often
26:00 3 tips for sustainable consumerism
32:00 how there's no play-by-play book for opening a retail space
34:30 why she recommends opting out of the rat race and opting into joy
35:15 how she balances life's "buckets"
36:50 how she's invested 110% into her business
39:40 how divorce and being a single mom can be "scary as hell" ...and why she wishes more women would talk about it
Meet Dr. Leada Malek, DPT. She launched her online physical therapy practice from her living room in March 2020, and she's AthletaWell's Guide for physical therapy. Tune in to hear about her holistic approach to patient care, her belief that women can hype each other up to recover just as hard as we work, and how her past experience with hustle culture informs her work today.
Listen to hear:
8:20 the accidental beginning of her 60K+ Instagram account 9:30 why “you should ditch [static photos] at this point” in favor of Instagram reels 15:30 her #1 mindset shift since launching her online PT business 21:00 three things she recommends to uplevel your wellbeing TODAY 29:45 three red flags signaling over-stressing of body + burnout of mind 33:00 why women should hype each other up to recover as hard as we work 36:00 why her big dream is a part-time job (mine too!)
"Do it NOW! Do it NOW! Do it NOW!"...is what I normally would have said at any other start to Aries season. But not this year. Listen to hear about my experience with Aries season burnout.
Hear from my neighbor about who should (and who shouldn't) be on call 24/7. (she's a Fire Marshall, so she should know!)
Hear from my friend Cahill (Orion Photographie) in France who helps me cool off half a world away.
Learn basic Ayurvedic techniques for cooling the extreme heat in your life.
If it sounds like we're diving into all things fluids (bodily, ingestible, and creative)…that's about right! It's Pisces season after all. Pisces season is the last WATER sign (and sign for that matter) of the astrological year. Pisces is all about getting your creative juices FLOWING!
I'm getting lots of Qs from people in my life like -are you a sex columnist now? -are you doing interior design? -are you quitting wine? -listen for more! Mostly I'm just interested in a lot of things! What about YOU? You might be a multipassionate multipotentialite like me, too! The extent to which you dive in headfirst or dip your toe into your interests is up to you. Listen now.
Meet Margeaux House. She's the yoga teacher, writer, motivational speaker, and brand ambassador behind This Curvy World, her blog that promotes health and wellness at any size. Tune in to hear Margeaux's amazing laugh, along with her thoughts on beach bodies, body positivity, and body neutrality. Walk away remembering that self care isn't selfish, this isn't a dress rehearsal, and you are enough now.
If Capricorn season is your closet clean out, then Aquarius season is the strategic plan behind next season’s look book. Aquarius season invites you to get strategic about what silhouettes are allowed to take up space in your life next. In this 10-min episode, hear why Aquarius season is an ideal time to say goodbye to decrepit foundations. Your vision for a better (near) future for the collective can't be built upon defunct structures. Listen to hear what this means for your closet, your career, and your ever-widening community.
It's time for a closet cleanout! Venus's retrograde through Capricorn calls for a deep excavation of the "bones" of your life...how about your closet? As you debrief 2021, Venus asks you to release that which is no longer beautiful in the grand cosmic makeup of your life. With all that closet space, you'll fill your 2022 wardrobe (AKA life!) from this place of clarity. ALSO hear why winter in the Northern Hemisphere is NOT the time of the year to try slaying your New Year's goals.
Meet Tiffany Madvig. She opened a women's community co-working space All Together Co. in March 2020. You read that right. Tune in to hear how Tiffany made pivot after pivot to keep her dream afloat. In our first episode of 2022, find out how Tiffany knew when it was time to walk away. If you've ever been torn between pivoting and shutting down your dream, Tiffany's journey through her inner intuitive wisdom is the story you need to hear.
Oops!...did I just pivot again? Tune in to find out why Marisa finally believes that pivoting is a good thing. If you're a wellnesspreneur, solopreneur, or all around creative type, you'll want to hear why. Pivoting with only two weeks left in the calendar year can feel unsettling at first, but not so much once you understand the energetic backdrop of Sagittarius season as mutable fire—think intellectual wildfire getting on an airplane with a one-way ticket.
Tune in to find out why Marisa doesn't typically wish you a "happy" Scorpio season ; ) Grab your flashlights, ice axe, and get ready for some spelunking to excavate the deepest desires (and demons!) of your soul. Emerge spluttering and nearly out of oxygen...but at least you'll have confronted that which beckoned you down into the depths. Walk away from this overview of eclipse season armed with the truth of the things about yourself you already know—do you really need an eclipse to show you that thing about yourself that always lurks just beneath the surface?
Meet Lauren Benbassat. She's the CMO and co-founder of Realm, a wellness food company serving women who want simple, easy, and delicious food. Lauren joins Marisa in a conversation about the lifelong journey of entrepreneurship and how a hopscotch across disparate career fields reveals its cosmic alignment in retrospect. Lauren shares her unwavering viewpoint on the ethics behind product development and emphasizes responsibility in creating a better future for ourselves and our families. Tune in to hear Lauren's #1 piece of advice when it comes to balancing entrepreneurship with a growing family, pivoting towards life's transitions, and approaching your own self care—trust fall into the divine timing and flow of your life.
Join our host Marisa LaValette in her personal overview of Libra season. She shares her signature practices for transitioning into autumn through the lenses of astrology, chakra balancing, and Ayurveda. Hear why she thinks the upcoming Mercury retrograde is not so bad, why you should focus on the lower chakras during autumn, and find out what's going on right now in her kitchen! Hint: Beets!
Meet Danielle Polini. She's the creative behind her eponymous brand photography studio Danielle Polini Photography. She shares how she curated a semi-nomadic life for herself revolving around her passions—photography, palm trees, and of course... pizza. Listen to this episode to hear about her personal experience with permission—the only person who can grant you permission to live a life you love is YOU.
Meet Claire Zhao. She's a minimalist, yoga lover, photographer, and the founder of Noou, an online women’s activewear brand based in San Francisco. On a mission to build the foundation for a more minimal life for modern women, Claire launched her personal passion project driven by the belief that "busy minds need simple things." She aims to create a greater choice of essentials that women wear for everything they do with their bodies. She also wants to build a community for women to empower and inspire each other.
Meet Kala Hunter, a San Francisco based environmental journalist. Listen to this episode to hear what has inspired Kala's writing during the pandemic and learn her advice for anyone gearing up to tell their story online. Walk away from this conversation with actions you can take to remember that every day is Earth Day.
Meet Martina Pezzino, a Certified Nutrition Consultant who works with women to heal their hormones, optimize fertility, and thrive through pregnancy and postpartum. At Balanced Beginnings Nutrition, and through Vital Woman Membership, Martina's mission is to help all women reclaim their vitality and see their womanhood and motherhood for the superpower that it is.
Meet Michelle Emmanuelle, a life and wellness Coach, yoga instructor, and choreographer who claims her Divine rights in life. She’s the founder of RECESSitate, a wellness based business offering workshops and 1:1 coaching supporting individuals towards sustainable wellness. Her intention is to create space for greater exploration and discovery towards expansion and personal growth. Michelle is passionate about living life authentically and supporting others to do the same. Creativity is her form of activism to disrupt the normative lines of what is considered practical and possible.
Meet Sarah Liller, the multi-passionate entrepreneur behind Goddess North as she chats with Marisa about her lifelong journey through manifesting her desired outcomes—what is your relationship to manifestation? Do you think it's magic, or a series of well-executed intentions? Listen to learn more about tarot, goddess archetypes, and human design.
Meet Beth Martin, mom of two littles and Beauty Counter executive. An advocate for better beauty, Beth shares about what “clean beauty” actually means and sheds light on the historic lack of regulatory legislation for the beauty industry. Get ready to ditch your before and after photos—Beth’s holistic approach to clean beauty will get you cultivating your healthy glow from the inside out.
Meet Melanie Akwule, founder and CEO of MINWO. She's committed to closing the racial wealth gap for black women through business ownership and entrepreneurship through her annual In the Black conference and Activating Your Allyship Journey (AYAJ) workshop for individuals and corporations. Don't miss 24:17 when Melanie shares about her experience competing in the 2012 Olympic trials, and learn how she applies the "athlete's mindset" to running her business.
Meet Sylvia Doss of Open Circles Wellness. Sylvia is the owner of Vital Scoop green powder blend and is a serial wellness entrepreneur based in San Francisco.
Sylvia strongly believes that health is a strong contributor to our life experience. She has evolved her career through various aspects of the health and nutrition fields including business owner, board member, certified holistic nutritionist, group fitness instructor, and health coach to those recovering from cancer. When not working on health initiatives, Sylvia enjoys music, photography, and enjoying sports with her husband, Andre.
Tune in to this episode to learn Sylvia's business-building tips relating to finances, interpersonal relationships, and self-care.
Meet Brielle Calloway. Brielle is a world champion Salsa dancer, career coach, and brand strategist based in New York City.
After falling in love with Salsa in college, Brielle began training in Latin dance at twenty-three years old and won her first professional salsa competition just five years later. A true believer in the power of leading with your heart, today she coaches entrepreneurs, executives, and mid-career professionals and uses her brand and marketing expertise to help companies clarify their messages, streamline internal processes, and scale their ventures.
Tune in to this episode to learn Brielle's tips on staying true to the calling of your heart.