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Erika Dellatorre Karl
Erika Dellatorre Karl is the creator behind BABE SKILLS a blog and podcast which is a modern guide to living your best life. Join Erika and other experts every other Wednesday for conversations about becoming the best version of yourself possible, as well as clean beauty favorites, current wellness trends, high-vibe rituals and self-care tips. Follow along on IG for more inspo @babeskills or babeskills.com
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In this episode, Erika discusses the importance of overcoming self-doubt and the role of the inner critic in shaping our mindset. She introduces the concept of three inner voices: the protector, the performer, and the guide and emphasizes the need to shift our inner dialogue to foster personal growth.
Takeaways
- The inner critic often holds us back from pursuing our dreams.
- Recognizing your inner dialogue can help shift your perspective.
- There are three distinct voices in our minds: the protector, the performer and the guide.
- The guide represents your highest self and should lead your thoughts.
- Journaling can be a powerful tool for self-reflection and growth.
- Meditation helps in reconnecting with your inner voice.
- Affirmations can anchor your nervous system and promote self-love.
- Community support is essential for overcoming self-doubt.
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In this episode Erika discusses the importance of romanticizing daily routines and incorporating little luxuries into life to shift energy and enhance well-being. She shares her personal rituals, from morning routines to evening wind-down practices, emphasizing the significance of self-care and mindfulness. Erika encourages listeners to find their own ways to elevate their daily experiences and engage with the community for shared insights. Takeaways * Romanticizing your routine can shift your energy. * Small luxuries can enhance your daily experience. * Investing in quality items can improve your well-being. * Morning rituals set the tone for the day. * Meditation and journaling are essential for grounding. * Nature walks can rejuvenate your spirit. * Cutting down on alcohol can benefit your health. * Self-care routines are vital for mental clarity. * Creating a calming evening routine promotes relaxation. * Engaging with the community fosters shared growth.
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Are you feeling stuck, uninspired, or like you’re just going through the motions? I’ve been there. Last year, I hit all my career and personal milestones, but instead of feeling fulfilled, I felt completely disconnected. In this episode, I share how I rediscovered my motivation using the 1% Better approach—small daily shifts that create massive transformation over time.
We’ll talk about:
- The realization that changed everything for me
- Why achieving your goals isn’t enough for true happiness
- How micro-rituals can help you get unstuck and feel inspired again
- Simple habits you can implement today to feel better instantly
- The Hot to Hotter Challenge and how you can join us
If you’re ready to reignite your inner fire, start showing up as the best version of yourself, and build a life you truly love—this episode is for you.
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In this episode, host Erika Karl shares personal experiences and insights on making travel seamless and enjoyable. From pre-trip rituals to packing strategies, wellness kits, and post-travel detox, the conversation emphasizes the importance of self-care and intentionality in travel. Join The Hot To Hotter Challenge Takeaways: Prepping like a pro is key for stress-free travel.
- Creating pre-trip rituals can set the tone for your journey.
- Packing light with a capsule wardrobe simplifies travel.
- A wellness carry-on kit can enhance your in-flight experience.
- Romanticizing travel transforms the airport experience into a moment of calm.
- Essential supplements can help maintain health while traveling.
- Post-travel detox rituals are crucial for recovery
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JOIN THE HOT TO HOTTER CHALLENGE In this episode, Erika reflects on the transition into the new year and emphasizes that one doesn't need to wait for a new year to initiate change. She introduces the 'Hot to Hotter Challenge,' a 21-day program designed to help individuals enhance their fitness, mindset, nutrition, and lifestyle through small, manageable habits. The challenge focuses on gradual transformation, community support, and personal empowerment, encouraging participants to prioritize their well-being without the pressure of perfection. Takeaways * You can start fresh at any moment, not just New Year. * Real transformation comes from stacking small habits. * The challenge focuses on lifestyle upgrades and mindset shifts. * It's not about aesthetics, but about self-love and alignment. * Progress is more important than perfection in this journey.
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In this episode, host Erika Karl discusses the mental load that women carry, especially in balancing work, family, and personal life. She shares personal anecdotes and practical strategies to manage stress and streamline daily tasks. Takeaways * Women often carry a significant mental load. * Compartmentalization can help manage stress. * Being present is crucial for mental well-being. * Streamlining tasks can reduce overwhelm. * The Sunday brain dump is an effective tool. * Journaling provides mental clarity and space. * Family meetings can improve communication and coordination. * Meditation enhances mental clarity and decision-making. * Setting boundaries is essential for self-care. * Asking for help is not a weakness.
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In this episode, Erika discusses the importance of resetting for the fall season. She shares five key ways to embrace the change, including refreshing your living space, setting new goals, nourishing your body with seasonal foods, prioritizing mental health, and updating your wardrobe. Takeaways: * Fall is a perfect time to reset and reflect. * Setting new goals in October helps to finish the year strong. * Creating a cozy home environment enhances seasonal enjoyment. * Nourishing the body with seasonal foods is essential. * Mindfulness practices can help maintain mental health during busy seasons. * A wardrobe refresh can elevate your style for the new season. * It's important to prioritize self-care during transitions.
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In this episode, Erika Karl explores the concept of designing a dream week using AI and human design principles. She shares her personal journey of creating a tailored schedule that aligns with her energetic type as a manifestor, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and self-care. Erika discusses the successes and challenges she faced while implementing this schedule and offers insights on refining routines for optimal living Takeaways * Human design helps identify individual purpose and energy patterns. * AI can assist in creating personalized schedules based on human design. * Setting boundaries is necessary to maintain a balanced schedule. * Implementing a schedule requires commitment and flexibility. * Morning routines can significantly impact daily productivity. * Continuous refinement of routines leads to better alignment with goals.
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In this episode, Erika shares a guided meditation for a nervous system reset. The meditation is a breathwork style practice that helps tap into the parasympathetic nervous system and promotes relaxation. The host encourages listeners to find a comfortable position and guides them through deep breathing exercises. The meditation aims to release anxiety and replace negative emotions with positive thoughts and feelings. The episode concludes with a reminder to practice breathwork whenever needed. Takeaways: * Breathwork can help tap into the parasympathetic nervous system and promote relaxation. * Deep breathing exercises can help release anxiety and replace negative emotions with positive thoughts and feelings. * Practicing breathwork regularly can provide relief and a sense of connection to one's breath. * Breathwork can be done anytime and anywhere, making it a convenient tool for stress relief.
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Erika discusses the concept of a dopamine detox and why it is important for our overall well-being. Erika provides tips and strategies for doing a dopamine detox, including setting boundaries with technology, practicing mindfulness, engaging in activities that bring joy, and creating a calm and organized space. The episode concludes with the host sharing her personal dopamine detox strategy called Parasympathetic Sundays. Takeaways: * Dopamine is a neurotransmitter responsible for pleasure and reward in the brain. * In today's modern world, we are constantly bombarded with stimuli that trigger dopamine release, leading to overstimulation and a decreased ability to feel satisfaction from everyday activities. * A dopamine detox aims to reset our brain's reward system by taking a break from constant triggers. * Tips for doing a dopamine detox include setting boundaries with technology, practicing mindfulness, engaging in activities that bring joy, and creating a calm and organized space. * Parasympathetic Sundays is a personal dopamine detox strategy that involves taking a full day off from technology, engaging in activities that bring joy, and practicing self-care.
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In this episode, Erika discusses the concept of "self-care as the new healthcare". She emphasizes the importance of being proactive rather than reactive when it comes to maintaining our well-being and shares scientific evidence that shows how practices like mindfulness and meditation can lower stress levels, reduce anxiety and depression and even alleviate physical pain.
Takeaways
- Self-care is the new healthcare, and it is about being proactive rather than reactive in maintaining our well-being.
- Practices like mindfulness and meditation have been scientifically proven to lower stress levels, reduce anxiety and depression, and even alleviate physical pain.
- Detoxing and distressing are crucial in reclaiming our health in the modern world, as we are constantly exposed to toxins and pollutants.
- Five free ways to feel better now include gratitude practice, going for a walk, meditation and breathwork, dry brushing or lymphatic drainage, and face plunging.
- Incorporating these self-care practices into our daily lives can have a significant positive impact on our mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
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After a long break, Erika returns to the podcast! She discusses saying goodbye to her brand 'Babe Skills' after 10 years and introduces Rituelle. Erika shares how her mission to help women prioritize their peace and self-love. She discusses the importance of small daily practices and announces future episodes will cover micro rituals, trends, treatments, and expert guests. Takeaways * Rejection can often be a form of protection, leading us to something better. * Personal experiences and interests can evolve over time, leading to changes in focus and brand direction. * Prioritizing peace and self-love can unlock a sense of inner strength and contentment. * Small daily rituals and practices can have a profound impact on overall well-being and happiness. * The Rituelle podcast aims to empower listeners to unbusy themselves and build intentional lives. * Future episodes will cover micro rituals, trends, treatments, and feature expert guests.
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Welcome to The Rituelle Podcast hosted by Erika Delatorre Karl, who aims to empower busy women to prioritize their peace. The podcast explores the concept of wellness and finding beauty in the present moment. It covers topics such as setting up elevated routines and rituals, cultivating a healthy mindset, optimal well-being, and the latest wellness trends, products, and treatments. Each episode is designed to be an energy shift and a reminder that the secret to having it all is knowing that you already do. The podcast features meaningful conversations with experts and inspiring guests, guiding listeners on a journey toward holistic wellness. Takeaways * Wellness is about finding beauty in the present moment. * Setting up elevated routines and rituals can enhance well-being. * Cultivating a healthy mindset is essential for holistic wellness. * The podcast explores the latest wellness trends, products, and treatments. * Meaningful conversations with experts and inspiring guests provide guidance and inspiration.
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Today I am joined by Kim Walls, Co-foudner of Furtuna Skincare. In this episode we discuss bio-hacking your skin with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and how all EVOO is not created the same. We also learn more about Furtuna Skincare's estate in Sicily where all the ingredients are sourced as well as their incredible sound bath distilling process! Furtuna Skincare
On today’s episode of the Babeskills podcast we chat with Sarah Baker who is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner & Certified Integrative Nutrition Coach, who I just so happen to be working with myself.
If you’ve ever had a baby, listen up! Today’s episode is for you. We get into how the body changes and Sarah shares all the wisdom you need but won’t receive from your conventional postpartum checkups.
We get into health before and after baby, a little about my personal struggles and finish off small lifestyle shifts that majorly support your health.
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On this episode of the Babeskills podcast Erika sits down with Dr. Kayla Borchers a holistic physical therapist.
We touch on everything from clean living and mental health to our physical bodies and healing after baby.
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Happy New Year! On this episode of the Babeskills podcast, host Erika Karl chats about lessons from 2022 and how to make space for new energy in 2023.
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My Book: The Clean Beauty Bible
The Clean Beauty Bible is a curated look at my ride-or-die clean beauty products! From the makeup and skincare I use daily to hair, body and beauty essentials and MORE.
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On this episode of the Babeskills Podcast I chat with Michele of JEMMI massage--we dive deep into the lymphatic system and how lymphatic draining massage can support reduce inflammation, remove toxins and wastes, and boosting the immune system!
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In this episode of the Babeskills podcast I am joined by Patti Holowicki of Hydrate Me--a wellness medspa in Columbus, Ohio.
We talk all things biohacking including IV Therapy, NAD+ and why it's considered the fountain of youth as well as medical aesthetics and skincare.
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On this episode of the Babeskills Podcast I chat with Jill Apgar founder of the luxury children's line Coco Beans--which include silk crib sheets, pillowcases and bamboo jammies. We chat about the why behind her company and how she took her idea and made it into reality!
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On this episode of the Babeskills podcast I am taking you through a guided 12 minute self-love meditation all about helping you strengthen the love within!
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On today's episode Erika share's her favorite parenting hack, Genuine Encounter Moments or GEMS.
Learn what exactly Genunine Encounter Moments are, why they are important and how to have GEMs with your child!
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It's finally here! I've been working behind the scenes on this guide for the last three months and I've complied ALL MY FAVORITE CLEAN BEAUTY tips, tricks, products and resources into one 35 page e-book! The Clean Beauty Bible is a curated look at my ride-or-die clean beauty products! From the makeup and skincare I use daily to hair, body and beauty essentials and MORE. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE Use code: PODCAST for 20% OFF
On this episode Erika shares a few personal life updates as well as tips to pull yourself out of an energetic rut.
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New Podcast Cover Team:
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Makeup: Angie Warren
Location: Sun Up Studios
On this episode of the Babeskills Podcast, I chat with Cimeran the founder of Potion, an Ayurvedic-inspired remedy made of 12 plant-based organic ingredients carefully chosen based on clinical evidence for their immune-enhancing properties. We discuss how founder Cimeran, created Potion alongside her Ayurvedic practitioner in order to heal from a life-threatening cancer diagnosis as well as her belief in the mind-body connection. Connect With Potion: https://www.takeyourpotion.com/ https://www.instagram.com/takeyourpotion/
In this episode of the Babeskills Podcast, Erika details her exact journaling routine, including prompts for gratiitude, producitivty and easing anxiety.
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In this episode of the Babeskills Podcast, Erika gives you an indepth look at her mindful morning routine and rituals. Shop My AM Routine (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/shop/babeskills Shop My AM Skincare Routine https://shoplist.us/collections/46111
On this episode of the Babeskills Podcast, Erika chats with Psychic Medium and Reiki Practitioner Tabitha Stitt on how to find your inner magic (aka: purpose). We dive into how she knew she was gifted, what you can expect during a psychic reading or reiki session and the benefits energy healing can have in your life. Erika also gives the inside scoop on her profound reading and reiki session with Tabitha! Stay tuned until the end as Tabitha treats us to a fun "universal reading" for all listeners! To Connect with Tabitha visit: https://tabithastitt.com/
Do you ever wish there was an energetic blueprint that explains how you were built and how to best respond to the world? Well, there is. It's called Human Design! On this episode of the Babeskills Podcast I sit down with my friend and human design reader Liz Coyles. We chat about the five human design energy types, how we can find out which energy type we are and how to use human design in our lives to become our most powerful, aligned and authentic selves. She is such a wealth of knowledge and always a true champion of other women. I cannot wait for you to meet Liz and learn all about human design, Connect With Liz Coyles: https://www.instagram.com/lizcoyles/ https://www.alignbydesignhd.com/
When you let life happen instead of fighting it all of the time, you become a happier person. You're grateful for each day and no longer be a slave to your daily routine.
On this solo episode of the Babeskills Podcast, Erika shares 3 tips for staying in the flow including an affirmation for when you're stuck! Get The Free Guide: Top 10 Clean Beauty Swaps http://www.babeskills.com/clean-beauty-swaps/ Connect with Erika: https://www.instagram.com/babeskills/
In this episode of the Babeskills podcast Erika gives a personal update and talks about the launch of her new guide: Top 10 Luxury, High-Performance Clean Beauty Swaps
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Kimberly Snyder is a celebrity nutritionist, holistic wellness expert and spiritual living guru. She is a the 3-time New York Times bestselling author of 5 previous books, including Radical Beauty, which she co-authored with Deepak Chopra. Kimberly comes on the show today to discuss her NEW book launching this week "You Are More Than You Think You Are: Practical Enlightenment for Everyday Life" Listen in as we discuss removing fear blocks and separating from the ego in order to connect with True Self to experience bliss, joy and abundance.
On this episode of the babeskills podcast I chat with Jaclyn Tracy founder of Sistain.
Sistain is an educational resource for how to live a more sustainable life as well as an e-commerce platform for sustainable goods in the fashion, beauty and home verticals.
Learn more about Jaclyn’s personal journey toward living a more sustainable life, how and why she launched Sistain, some easy swaps we can make in our home and beauty routines to make a positive difference. Connect with Me Elsewhere: Blog: www.babeskills.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/babeskills Clean Beauty Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/696594660804261
On today’s episode I am joined by Rachel Behm who is the founder of Layers, a probiotic focused skincare company going all in on the microbiome.
Rachel spent a decade working for Johnson and Johnson before stepping out on her own to create a skincare company based on the gut-skin connection.
Layers offers a combination of supplements to support optimal skin health from the inside, alongside science-based topical formulas protect and restore your skin barrier on the outside
I was really impressed by the holistic and science backed approach to skincare.
Also, In the clinical trials, women were seeing notable results in as little as 14 days which is amazing!
Listen to the episode and if you’re as intrigued to try it, Rachel was kind enough to extend a 20% off code for new customers.
You can use the code BABESKILLS20 for 20% off your first order at mylayers.com )
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Blog: www.babeskills.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/babeskills
Clean Beauty Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/696594660804261
Today we are joined by Joy Chen. She is the founder of Pure Culture beauty and was previously the CEO of “Yes To” brands. This episode is ALL about ingenuity and custom clean beauty skincare
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On today’s episode of the Babeskills podcast we chat with Selah from House of Foster, which is a clean beauty fragrance house producing candles, body essentials and dreamy scents.
Listen in as we discuss everything from eco-friendly packaging to what exactly makes a candle “clean”.
We also dive into the challenges she faces being a black female maker and how we can be the change as consumers and business owners.
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Blog: www.babeskills.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/babeskills
Clean Beauty Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/696594660804261
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https://thehouseoffoster.com/
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On today’s podcast I sit down with Mary Schulman.of PYT Beauty, who co-founded the line after she could not find clean, affordable makeup options for her teenage daughter. Join us as we chat about her mission to create clean, color cosmetics with sustainable packaging and at affordable prices. She is such a go-getter and we even dive into the business side of things as well.
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Blog: www.babeskills.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/babeskills
Clean Beauty Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/696594660804261
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https://pytbeauty.com/
https://www.instagram.com/pytbeauty/?hl=en
On today’s episode, I sit down with Belinda Smith founder of St. Rose, a modern luxury clean fragrance house. All of her fragrances are so dreamy and each tell a story. We chat about how she finds the inspiration behind each scent, fragrance development, ingredients and what it means to be a clean beauty brand in the fragrance space. She is also doing incredible work in terms of sustainability and we dive into all those details as well!
Connect with Me Elsewhere: Blog: www.babeskills.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/babeskills Clean Beauty Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/696594660804261 Connect with St. Rose: https://www.st-rose.com/
Today on the Babeskills podcast I sit down with Kathy Keeney, founder of Boss Gal Beauty Bar—which a modern medispa here in Columbus, Ohio. She and I share the same philosophy that not all chemicals are "bad" for you and not all things "natural" are good for you.
Listen in as we chat about my favorite subject aesthetics. She tells us all about new beauty trends, lets us in on what procedures actually work and which all hype, we even talk clean beauty botox...yep, it's a thing! Connect with Me Elsewhere: Blog: www.babeskills.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/babeskills Clean Beauty Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/696594660804261 Connect with Boss Gal: https://www.bossgalbeautybar.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bossgalbeautybar/
On this episode of the Babeskills podcast I am joined by Suzanne Somers. Yes, THE Suzanne Somers—as in Three’s Company, the Thigh Master and TGIF.
Not only is she an actress but she’s a New York Times bestselling author and the face of alternative medicine. I am reading her book “A New Way To Age” and it’s blowing my mind.
Listen in as we chat about hormones, gut health, organic beauty and more!
She is so gracious and forthcoming this is really an episode you don’t want to miss!
Connect with Me Elsewhere:
Blog: www.babeskills.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/babeskills
Clean Beauty Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/696594660804261
Connect with Suzanne:
https://www.suzannesomers.com/
I have a new addiction and it’s Gua Sha, a beauty ritual that helps tone and lift the face, assists with lymphatic drainage and it just feels oh so good.
Today we speak with Jill Munson, co-founder of Wildling Beauty, to chat facial gua sha, body gua sha and all the healing properties of the bian stone tool by Wildling Beauty.
Learn more about Wildling Beauty:
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Connect with Me Elsewhere: Blog: www.babeskills.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/babeskills Clean Beauty Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/696594660804261
During the peak of quarantine last spring I sat down with fashion influencer and wardrobe stylist Candace Read. Following the murder of George Floyd, Candace posted a now viral IGTV about doing our part to find and use our voices to change the narrative surrounding racism. It touched me deeply and I knew I had to have her on the podcast. Connect with Me Elsewhere: Blog: www.babeskills.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/babeskills Clean Beauty Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/696594660804261
The Babeskills podcast is back baby! And Season Two is all about clean beauty and optimal wellness.
Starting Wednesday June 9th, join me each week as I talk to the female founders behind some of the most iconic, clean beauty brands in the game to uncover the products, tips, and trends you need to know.
We'll also discuss the healthy habits and mindset hacks that have manifested their success and keep things high vibe with topics like gratitude, self-care, mindfulness, morning routines, and more.
To continue the conversation connect with me on Instagram @babeskills or on my blog, babeskills.com
On this episode of the Babeskills Podcast I chat with Parisa Morris, Founder of Town and Anchor, an all-natural, vegan, zero waste skincare company. The brand has been featured in Vogue, Elle and GQ and we take a dive into how she created and launched an eco-friendly and socially conscious luxury skincare brand.
Parisa is also the foudner of BIDE Market which is a fully sustainable, plastic-free, vegan, and cruelty-free shopping experience that takes places seasonally in Chicago.
Parisa is also graciously doing a giveaway for our Babeskills readers so stay tuned at the end of this episode to find out how you can win some Town and Anchor skincare goodies!
Connect with Parisa:
Town & Anchor - https://www.townandanchor.com
BIDE Market - https://www.bidemarket.com/
On this episode of the Babeskills Podcast we chat with Balanced Babe Sarah Baker, a postpartum doula, internationally accredited meditation teacher and holistic mindset coach. Listen in as we chat about the burnout epidemic and how nutrition, meditation and healthy mindset can combat chronic stress. Sarah lifts the veil on the science behind the woo woo as we take a deep dive into how these practices affect the body by either upregulating or down regulating the nervous system.
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Balanced Babe on Instagram
Balanced Babe Website
Holistic Wellness Practice
Scent Sanctuary
On this episode we chat with Coco Meers, CEO of Equilibria, a CBD company for women by women.
Coco is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and startup advisor. Her first startup, PrettyQuick was acquired by Groupon in 2015 and prior to startup life, Coco was based in Paris where she helped market and manage global brands under the L’Oreal portfolio.
Tune is as we chat all things CBD as it relates to wellness for women, startup tips, mom life and MORE.
If you’re interested in trying CBD for yourself, Equilibria is generously offering listeners 10% off your purchase with code BABESKILLS10 .
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https://myeq.com/
https://www.instagram.com/equilibriawomen/
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I am so excited to announce I've teamed up with some fabulous women to bring you the first ever Babeskills Digital Wellness Summit The summit kicks off on Wednesday 4/15! SIGN UP HERE FOR FREE: https://babeskills.thinkific.com/courses/babeskills-wellness-summit Here's what's included in the FREE digital summit. * 3 ways to cultivate a gratitude practice * A short guided meditation * Simple yet effective ways to boost immunity lead by Lauren Blake of Whole Living Lauren * Intro to essential oils led by Nicole of Native Life * Gua Sha demo by Fine Feather Shop * Intro to crystals by Dani of Good Vibes Hibe * Tips on how to be more sustainable at home by Sustainably Aimee * The power of scent as a healer by Belinda of St. Rose * Pro home organization tips
The wellness summit will commence Sunday 4/19, which gives you a few days to complete all the expert modules. SIGN UP HERE FOR FREE: https://babeskills.thinkific.com/courses/babeskills-wellness-summit
On this episode of the Babeskills Podcast we chat with Alexis, interior designer and founder of G. Everett. In this timely episode we discuss how you space effects your well-being, tips on making your home your sanctuary and ways to create a dedicated work from home space. We also chat interior design predictions and hacks for working from home with kids. Connect With Alexis Website Facebook Instagram
I know it’s been a crazy few weeks with Coronavirus and that there’s a lot of fear, uncertainty and information overload. During this time I really wanted to come on and just continue to be a positive resource of inspiration and light.
We’re in for a challenging few weeks and I want to share a tool I’ve talked about quite a bit that helps me stay calm and grounded and that is Gratitude Walks.
All that is certain right now and all we can control is our mindset.
Gratitude walks help me keep things in perspective and manage my anxiety.
Plus with the quarantine situation going on, getting outside might be the only relief w have from being inside our homes.
Join me in taking a guided gratitude walk today!
More on gratitude walks here: http://www.babeskills.com/how-to-take-a-gratitude-walk/
On this episode of the Babeskills Podcast we chat with Kim Verhoff. This girl is an absolute hustler and on top of all she does, she’s training to be a Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist. She also happens to be one of the funniest people I know.
Tune in as we discuss everything for postpartum recovery and pelvic floor health to how she keeps her skin looking like that of 20 year old’s!
Connect with Kim:
https://systemofstrength.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kimberly.verhoff/?hl=en
Resources Mentioned By Kim:
https://instagram.com/twinmama.pelvic.pt?igshid=13iltb1noyltq
https://instagram.com/brianna.battles?igshid=pbgiy7lhqfex
In this episode, Erika takes you step by step through an exercise to help you get really clear on what your dream day looks like!
Your typical day can be fun, exciting and magical if you get intentional because YOU have the power to design your dream day.
The only rules for this exercise are: dream big, get super honest with yourself about what you want and don’t hold back.
Grab a pen and paper and let's do this!
On this episode of the Babeskills podcast we chat with Kristin DeJohn Co-Founder of The Blowout Bar and The Bride Bar.
Listen in as we discuss creating the things you wish that existed, how to outsource your weaknesses, the importance of business mentors and staying trend forward in the fast paced, ever changing beauty industry.
The Blowout Bar
The Bride Bar
The Blowout Bar Instagram
The Bride Bar Instagram
Blog Posts: Journaling Your Dream Year Vision Boarding Gratitude Walks Smudging Crystals 101 Books: You Are A Badass The Alchemist The Answer The Desire Map The Power Of Now Becoming Supernatural Apps: Astrology Zone Astro Style The Secret Daily Teachings Podcasts:
Goop podcast
Oprah’s Super Soul Podcast
Mind Body Green
Instagram:
Spirit Daughter
Manifestation Babe
Today we chat with Sofie Von Marricks she is a wife, new mama and founder of Love Your Life Bitch, an online community where you can learn how to get from where you are to the woman you WANT to be.
Tune in as we chat about the power of reinvention, manifesting 101 and how to find and use your authentic voice online.
Connect with Sofie:
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/loveurlifebitch/
Website/Courses:
https://www.justloveyourlifebitch.com/
Erin Spahn Erenberg is a mom of three, attorney, former non-profit, tech and entertainment executive, and, most recently, the founder of Totum.
Her launch product, Totum Treats, is the first mother’s support cookie, which supports a new mother’s brain function, energy and healthy lactation and has even been featured in Goop.
Also a mission based company and has given back from day one, selling a nursing-accessible t-shirt that benefits National Domestic Workers Alliance. The shirt was an instant favorite of women like Kate Hudson, Minka Kelly and Meena Harris.
Connect with Erin at Totum:
https://www.totumwomen.com/
http://instagram.com/totumwomen
Join the 21 Day Gratitude Challenge (launching 1/11): http://babeskills.com/gratitude-challenge/ In this episode Erika discusses her favorite New Year rituals of intention setting, vision boarding and authoring her dream year. For more information on each topic visit: Intention Setting: http://www.babeskills.com/goals-soul-difference-resolutions-intentions/ Vision Boarding: http://www.babeskills.com/design-your-future-with-vision-boarding/ Authoring Your Own Year: http://www.babeskills.com/how-to-manifest-your-dream-year/
Today on the podcast we welcome Beautycounter’s Chief Creative Office Ashley Sargent Price.
Before working for Beautycounter, Ashley has held creative roles throughout her career at brands like Jcrew, Goop, Abercrombie & Fitch, Bergdorf Goodman , Gap and Domino Magazine to name few.
Listen in as we chat about her leap from working in fashion to wellness focused, mission based brands. We also discuss what’s it’s like to be on the front lines fighting for beauty law reform and how she manages family life with a bicoastal career.
Instagram: http://instagram.com/ashleysargentprice
Website: http://www.ashleysargentprice.com/
On this episode we chat with sex and relationship therapist Kimberly Sharky on what exactly is a healthy sex life and getting back into the groove after baby. We also dive into how to infuse or maintain a sense of playfulness, flirtation, or sexuality with our long-term partners and what to do when we feel stuck in our relationship (negative patterns, higher conflict than we want, disconnected emotionally or sexually).
Kimberly Sharky is a relationship & sex therapist who is passionate about spreading the message that extraordinary love is within our reach. She helps couples navigate the inevitable emotional and sexual challenges of their shared lives and inspires them to courageously take on the growth opportunities lying within those turning points. Kimberly offers private 1-3 day couples therapy intensives in her NYC office, virtual coaching for individuals and couples, as well as an upcoming online course for women.
Connect with Kimberly:
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/kimberlysharky/
Website:
http://kimberlysharky.com/
On this episode we speak with Caitlin Kruse, former Editorial Director of Glitter Guide and founder of The Mama Notes. The Mama Notes is a community and resource for modern moms that highlights everything from parenting hacks to educational activities, breastfeeding & pregnancy tips and much more. Join us as we chat about all of the above and then some!
Website:
https://themamanotes.com/blog/
Instagram:
http://instagram.com/themamanotes
http://instagram.com/caitlinkruse
On today’s solo episode Erika announces a fun 21 day Gratitude Challenge launching January 1st. She also discusses how to identify low vibe, negative people, why it’s problem and how to deal.
21 Day Gratitude Challenge:
http://www.babeskills.com/gratitude-challenge
Babeskills Private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/696594660804261/?mc_cid=107763d824&mc_eid=[UNIQID]
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/babeskills/
Dr. Sheila Nazarian is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with a private practice in Beverly Hills: Nazarian Plastic Surgery and Spa26. She is also the founder of The Skin Spot, an online website for medical-grade skincare. She is married to a neurosurgeon, has three children and also enjoys being an influencer in the aesthetic space. Listen in as we chat plastic surgery trends, mommy makeovers, skincare routine non-negotiables and what it takes to set and slay your goals.
Follow Dr. Nazarian: https://nazarianplasticsurgery.com/
@drsheilanazarian: https://www.instagram.com/drsheilanazarian/
@themodelsurgeon: https://www.instagram.com/themodelsurgeon/
@spa26.offical: https://www.instagram.com/spa26.official/
@theskinspot: https://www.instagram.com/theskinspotbeverlyhills/
Today we have our first ever solo episode with Erika! She takes us through her favorite mindset hack: gratitude walks. Learn WTF a gratitude walk is, how to take one and why they are beneficial. Erika also answers YOUR questions about clean beauty, mistakes, mental shifts and how to balance owning a business with raising a family.
Today’s episode with Tinamarie Clark is super juicy and packed with TONS of value. Tinamarie is a mother, model and creator and author of The Shift Stirrer Method, which is designed to transform negative thought patterns into more empowering ones. Listen in as she shares her own transformative rags to riches story and teaches us how everyday experiences can produce incredible moments of truth, wisdom, opportunity, and game changing life lessons.
Connect with Tinamarie:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinamarieclark/
Buy The Shift Stirrer Method Book: http://bit.ly/2C30pel
On this episode we speak with Janet Mandell owner and curator of high-end designer rental service Janet Mandell Collection. The Janet Mandell showroom houses over $2.3 million in designer clothing including brands like Hermes, Chanel, St. Laurent and Gucci. Celebrities like Gigi Hadid, Kourtney Kardashian and Priyanka Chopra Jonas have been spotted in her one-of-a-kind pieces and she’s been featured everywhere from People and Elle Magazines to Entertainment Tonight. Listen in as we chat about everything from how she built a passion based business and her experience at Paris Fashion Week to tips for sourcing vintage and how YOU can rent a Birkin bag for a week!
In this episode we chat with Erica Kentosh content creator, fashion influencer and wardrobe stylist. Erica specializes in editorial, ecommerce and campaign styling and has worked with everyone from Victoria’s Secret and Abercrombie & Fitch to Saks Fifth Ave and beyond. On top of all of that, she’s also a wife and new mom.
Tune in as we discuss everything from her start as an intern at Vogue to freelance life with a baby, her gratitude and self-care practices and of course Fall 2019 trends.
Connect With Erica:
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ericakentosh
Website- ek.style
In this episode we chat with Lauren Blake, Registered Dietitian and founder of the wildly popular blog Whole Living Lauren. She has been featured in places like Self Magazine, The Dr. OZ Show, Well + Good, The Huffington Post and Shape Magazine.
Listen in as we uncover how she took the leap to work for herself just after maternity leave, mom guilt and the self-care practices that set her up for success as a wife, mother and entrepreneur.
She also helps us cut through the noise and offers her expert opinion on everything from celery juice and chronic dehydration to weight loss while breastfeeding and MORE.
Connect With Lauren:
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/wholelivinglauren/
Blog- http://www.wholelivinglauren.com/
Join me each Thursday, as I chat with mompreneurs who are straight killing their career game to uncover the healthy habits and mindset hacks that have manifested their success.
We also uncover the skills these babes are using to find joy in the juggle and keep things high vibe with topics like: gratitude, clean beauty, self-care, mindfulness, and morning routines.
I hope these honest conversations will inspire you to align with what lights you up and step into your power as your highest self.
To continue the conversation connect with me on Instagram @babeskills or at babeskills.com!