Gal on the Go Unplugged: Recent Episodes
Kimberly
Welcome to the podcast featuring raw, inspiring interviews with gals from all walks of life. Gal on the Go began years ago as a blog to inspire girls and women to lead bold lives to the benefit of their mental and physical health. Hear from artists, authors, entrepreneurs, environmentalists, fitness motivators, and more!
Episode 30 of Gal on the Go Unplugged: In this episode, Gal on the Go sits down with Gina Scarpa, a professional voiceover artist who shares her insights on the industry and the art of bringing your authentic self to the booth. She discusses the appeal of the ever-changing nature of the profession, where no two days are the same, and the importance of adapting to each project's unique demands. Gina also talks about the crucial role of preparation for auditions, emphasizing the need to "get in the zone and get in the tone" before stepping into the booth, that the work is much more than just about having a good voice -- to be successful in the industry, you must also learn the art of negotiating and understanding your worth, and more.
IG: @ginascarpa
Website: https://ginascarpa.com
Episode 29 of Gal on the Go Unplugged is now live! I'm excited to welcome Melissa Scholes Young, a renowned author and literature professor who shares her inspiring journey and provides invaluable advice on methods and approaches for writers. So get ready for a mini-masterclass on the artistry of fiction writing!
IG: @melissascholesyoung
Website: https://melissascholesyoung.com/
Episode 28 of Gal on the Go Unplugged is now live! Join me as I welcome TV producer Ashley Robinson to the show. Ashley opens up about her incredible journey to becoming a co-producer on Fear the Walking Dead, her admiration for legendary producer Gale Anne Hurd and director Michael Satrazemis, and her dedication to serving on the aGLIFF Board. You don't want to miss this episode!
IG: @prettywittyprod
Episode 27 of Gal on the Go Unplugged is now live! U.S. Army veteran, entrepreneur, and beauty queen Olivia Nunn joins me for a powerful and intimate conversation. Olivia opens up about her experiences as a first-generation Korean-American, the challenges of serving in the military and fighting for her place, the struggles of adjusting to civilian life, and using her pageantry platform to raise awareness for mental health.
IG: @the_olivianunn
Please be advised that this episode includes discussing mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out for help immediately. The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 at 988.
Ep. 26 In this episode, Gal on the Go has a playful conversation with Gillian, aka Coach G, owner of GMacSpurr Coaching. Coach G shares personal insight on showing up for yourself and having me against me mindset, how coaching went from her passion to her purpose, recognizing your DNF (do not finish) moment, tackling weather challenges, why she chose an online coaching format, the goose pimples she feels when her clients realize their potential, the value of celebrating small wins, believing in yourself, picking races that are meaningful to you, how you can join her new 31x31 Movement Challenge, and more!
IG: @gmacspurr_coaching
S1 Ep. 25 In this episode, Gal on the Go breaks from the pack for one-on-one time with Beth Anstandig, an Author, Cowgirl, + Licensed Psychotherapist. Beth shares her expertise in leading a more empowered life based on her in-depth studies of mammals, including the variety of animals on her farm whose actions and behaviors revealed the keys to navigating needs, good wellness habits, and sharing space; the workings of how interdependent groups serve a greater good, how the 'culture of you' and authentic self-care affects those around you, defining psychological safety, diversity of experience and how we cannot all be expected to handle stress in the same way, giving feedback to each other and setting healthy boundaries, how her wild mustang's fearless self-preservation, love, and protection taught Beth how to be safe with herself, and more!
IG: @thecircleupexperience
S1 Ep. 24 In this episode, Gal on the Go has a playful conversation with Shannon Grissom, an award-winning artist, and creator of the Sock Monkey Oracle card deck. Shannon shares how a life of burnout led her to find her true passion and learn to put herself first, recognizing what she’s not good at and not being afraid to get help, going with the flow of joy, how a Sock Monkey helped her transform her grief into happiness, the difference between tarot cards and oracle cards, the importance of feeding your soul, and more.
IG: @shannongrissom
In this episode, Gal on the Go interviews Dr. Robynne Chutkan, a renowned Integrative Gastroenterologist, Microbiome Expert, and Author with a strong passion for empowering people to understand their guts and take control of their health. Dr. Chutkan shares how her fascination with the center of the body led her to gastroenterology, her role as the first woman on the faculty at Georgetown in the GI Division, the WHY behind diseases, her newest book, The Anti-Viral Gut, how you can restore your gut shield, immunology 101, the value of a stool sample and how your microbiome reveals more than your DNA, why we should aim for a Goldilocks "just right" immune system, the 1-2-3 rule, the importance of a diverse diet to aging, truly understanding what "processed" means, and much more.
IG: @gutbliss
In this episode, Gal on the Go has an earnestly fun conversation with Liz Benditt, a Four-Time Cancer Survivor and Lead Gift Curator of The Balm Box. Liz shares her gift-receiving perspective, wants versus needs of cancer patients, the importance of taking an active role in your treatment plan, the significance of her fav quote, “sometimes the finish line is actually the starting line,” the surprise impact of a random survey, the mindfulness behind her unique pillow product lines, and more!
IG: @balmboxig
In this episode, Gal on the Go has a raw conversation with Julieanna Hever, an expert Plant-Based Dietitian, about your body not defining who you are, that there’s no such thing as perfect nutrition, but relatively simple truths for what works for you, how you have to want X more than Y for real change to happen, how food is the language in which we communicate, and it’s intimate influence, favorite recipes, using the landscape of your plate to swap foods, the influence of her idols John Robbins author of “Diet for a New America” and Brenda Davis, her “soul mama,” and more!
IG: @julieannahever
S1 Ep. 20 In this episode, Gal on the Go has an insightful discussion with Laurie Palau, founder and CEO of Simply B Organized + Host of This Organized Life. Laurie shares tons of great tips for different categories of life organization -- physical, emotional, calendar, (and digital). She emphasizes that clutter is how it makes you feel, not about judgment; the uniqueness of people and their lives and spaces, the 5 clutter pitfalls, boundaries, and non-negotiables, the value of finding out your type using an Enneagram -- your WHY you do what you do, motivation vs. behavior, and more!
https://simplyborganized.com/
IG: @thisorganizedlifepodcast
Unplugged is back!!! Enjoy S1 Ep. 19 In this episode, Gal on the Go has a flavorful talk with Dania Abimourched, baker and owner of Dano’s Granola. Dania shares the influence of merging her eastern and western cultures, the origins of her product flavors, the thoughtfulness she puts into selecting healthful ingredients, her family’s impact on her products, how COVID affected her distribution, various ways to use granola, and more!
In this episode, Gal on the Go has an insightful talk with Michele Bolos, founder of NT Concepts, a champion for girls in STEM fields, and a philanthropist. Michele shares why culture and core values are critical components in the workforce, how NT Concepts focuses on new technology and solving complex problems, empowering employees to have creative freedom and not fear failure, the crucial need for our country to get ahead in data security, the value of interning and mentoring, the importance of philanthropy and her belief that "it doesn't matter what you have, you always have something to give," the impact of doing meaningful work at a grassroots level thru actionable examples, and much more!
In this episode, Gal on the Go talks with Kelly Barrientes, founder and mama-wolf of professional women's cycling team Wolfpack Racing. With abandon and spunk, Kelly candidly shares her journey starting a cycling race team, the meaning behind the name Wolfpack, raising each other in team sports, defining race lingo, using pantyhose to stay cool, the legendary Cry Baby Hill, her dream race secret revealed, sticking to your goals despite obstacles, challenging AND believing in yourself, the benefits of her skills + drills clinics, the value of sponsor support, deserve versus earn mentality, and more!
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S1 Ep. 16 In this episode, Gal on the Go talks with Andria Jennens, a respected dance educator, and professional ballerina. Ms. Andria shares about her experience as a professional dancer, her father’s influence, which current ballet dancers she follows, body image stigmas, using her encounters with mean instructors to fuel her passion, giving back to her profession by teaching upcoming generations, the benefits of cross-training, and more!
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In this episode, Gal on the Go talks with Courtney Helinski, Senior Fundraising Coordinator of Empire State Ride and IceCycleBuffalo for Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Courtney discusses her passion for fundraising, rising to the occasion during challenges, teamwork, a personal share from 23 years ago that motivates her to this day, how you can be an ESR Road Warrior, her excitement to see new and returning riders, insight on new evening programs, and more!
Together, we can make a difference and crush cancer!
In this episode, Gal on the Go talks with Brenda Brown, Body-Care Creator + Mental Health Advocate. Brenda openly discusses her passions for self-care products and mental health, the significance of doing what you need to do for yourself versus doing what others think you need to do, realizing I’m not what happened to me, the importance of affordable therapy, what it means to be a black entrepreneur, the thoughtfulness behind the ingredients she picks and uses in her products, how you can be a product sampler, overcoming insecurities, personal growth, and more!
In this episode, Gal on the Go talks with Iesha Holy, a Serial Entrepreneur. Iesha is the definition of a power woman -- president of a boutique accounting and bookkeeping firm, owner of EuroBronze Sunless, partner at a law firm, and new mom! Iesha shares how her first business came about by accident, the value of knowing all the roles of a business you own, the danger of comparison, common misconceptions of business owners, authentic marketing, saying no to opportunities, balancing it all, the importance of building a good team, and more!
In this episode, Gal on the Go talks with Donna Young, Bariatric Patient + Wellness Coach known as Your Bari Godmother. Donna openly and bravely discusses the controversial topic of bariatric surgery and why it was the best choice for her. In addition, Donna shares about her weight battle journey that began at age six, experiences with bad doctors, her fears, her therapist's tough love, benefits beyond weight loss, lifestyle changes, and more!
In this episode, Gal on the Go talks with Pilar ‘Becca’ Becerra, founder of Ad Meliora Skateboards. Becca shares her journey of being an immigrant child who rose from the foster care system and homelessness, the influence of skateboarding in her life, out tricking the boys, the differences in our journeys, the raw meaning behind her brand, helping people through their hardest days, the value of mentors, and more!
In this episode, Gal on the Go talks with Jessie Thompson, manager of youth hockey development for The Washington Capitals. Jessie shares about the importance of creating pathways to entry for girls and women in hockey, why the ALL CAPS ALL HER program started and what it means, the mental significance of women in roles like referees and coaches, the story of a young Iraqi girl's passion for playing, how the NHL is working together to elevate women in the sport, and much more! She also reveals exciting events like the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) first Secret Dream Gap Tour March 3-6, 2022, at MedStar Capitals Iceplex!!!!
In this episode, Gal on the Go talks with the super fun Jenlene Nowak. A mosaic artist and owner of Mizz Mozaic. Jenlene shares about how she got started, her motivator, lessons learned, her unique commissioned piece for Rowan Tree, how she recharges, and more!
- Looking for a truly unique Valentine’s | Galentine's Gift and want to support a small business? Check out Mizz Mozaic's website!
In this episode, Gal on the Go talks with Jessica Lopez-Enriquez, an alcohol ink artist and owner of The Gorilla and the Pig. Jessica shares what it’s like to be a young Latina entrepreneur, the small stuff leading her to the big picture, the technique of alcohol art, being an introvert, inventory planning, painting classes, and much more!
- Looking for a truly unique Valentine’s | Galentine's Gift and want to support a small business? Check out The Gorilla and the Pig’s website!
In this special episode, Gal on the Go talks with Jaclyn Yost, an "eco-nomad" and the owner of ecomadic, a curated marketplace for local and sustainable businesses. Jaclyn shares what her company is doing to empower travelers to make responsible decisions, the importance of keeping tourism dollars within communities, the three key pillars of sustainability, and much more. Fun Fact: An eco-nomad travels from place to place to reduce the ecological footprint of themself and the people around them.
In this episode, Gal on the Go talks with Donna Strait, owner of Strait Posture Therapy. Donna shares the influence of her childhood passion on her career, how her injury affected her practice, the benefits of recovery recipes, and “text neck” posture awareness.
In this episode, Gal on the Go talks with Liz Kamp, owner of New Trail Cycling + Strength. Liz shares how she went from a psychology major to the owner of a community-based fitness studio, the importance of overall wellness, and her mom’s influence on her becoming an entrepreneur.
In this episode, Gal on the Go talks with Samantha Mina. An award-winning indie author, Samantha shares about the writing process, her young fantasy Spectrum Novel Series, and provides an advanced teaser of her upcoming sci-fi book Aqua Earth.
In this episode, Gal on the Go talks with Debra Furstenburg, Founder of Doggy Noses and Yoga Poses, a socially-conscious fundraising organization for animal rescue groups. Debra shares how her daughter's community service project unexpectedly grew into a fun business with heart.
In this episode, Gal on the Go talks with Samantha Wulff, Author + Storyteller, based out of Buffalo. Sam shares her experience as a first-time author of a children's book and her next storytelling venture.
In this episode, Gal on the Go talks with Derith Cass, Fitness Expert + Entrepreneur, based out of Boston. Derith describes her path to building her fitness business FIERCE By Choice and inspiring young gals through her new I AM FIERCE program.