BACK TO BAESIX: Recent Episodes
Sandra Younes and Lyndall Vile
From skincare to Activewear, Lyndall and Sandra dive into the brands and products they are loving in 2024 and why you might need to add them to your shopping list!
What brands or products are you living for this year?
Entrepreneurship is hard, really hard – it takes grit, determination, and a whole lot of hustle. Through our journey of building multiple successful businesses we’ve learned some invaluable lessons that we are keen to share. We talk about the importance of trusting your instincts, staying true to your vision, and not being afraid to pivot when necessary - we emphasize the value of building strong networks, seeking mentorship, and never underestimating the power of perseverance.
There’s no overnight success story here, but through it all we've emerged stronger, wiser, and ready to inspire the next generation of fearless female entrepreneurs.
In today’s Recollection Episode, Chantel Rahme, a.k.a The Make Up Expert takes us through her own line of beauty products - CR Luxury Cosmetics. From Sydney to LA Chantel has benchmarked herself not only for her talent, but her caring nature and genuine love for her clients - each treated uniquely for who they are and what they are looking for.
Join us as we explore Chantel's journey into the world of makeup artistry, her inspirations, techniques, and top beauty tips and tricks.
One of our first guests in Season 1 was Tyson the Trainer and we are so grateful to be able to welcome him back to the pod in season 2. During out last chat we discussed the difficulties he faced early on in his career as he battled an eating disorder – today we are discussing nutrition, goal setting and of course- our favourite snacks!Lots of laughs, lots of “truth bombs” and of course – some snack taste testing – SPOILER – don’t let Sandra buy your snacks!
Moving into a new year we are filtering our lives - be it toxic vibes, stale routines, or relationships that've lost their spark. It's not about following a corporate checklist; it's about creating a life that feels right for you.
Join us as we take you through what we are leaving in 2023 and what’s here to stay in 2024!
What are you keeping or tossing this year?
@lyndallvile_co @_sandrayounes_
The pervasive influence of social media in today’s society has undoubtedly reshaped how we communicate - offering limitless connectivity while also allowing people the opportunity to create whatever persona or dream life they want, all for a social media highlight reel. The blurring of reality and fiction poses an interesting topic to discuss - giving rise to misinformation, cyberbullying, and the ultimate in cringe content – all for a ‘like.’ In the digital age where creators are going out of their way for engagement and validation – where is the line being authentic and cringe?@lyndallvile_co@_sandrayounes_
Alright, let's talk about the craze that's taken over our screens – watching people chow down and spill the deets on all things food. I mean, seriously, who isn't hooked on those food review videos these days?Mr @abrakebabra_reviews – we discuss many topics including the best and worst meals he’s had, owning a small business, social media, inflation, defamation and much much much more! Listen in on this real and raw discussion on all the passions of the Food Review King!@lyndallvile_co@_sandrayounes_
He’s a 10….but he wears goggles at the pool.Jumping into the dating world comes with a host of emotions, mixed signals, icks and ghosts. Is it worth it? Or are men just disappointing these days?We discuss some hilarious topics in the world of marriage, dating apps and men Welcome to the RE | Collection@lyndallvile_co@_sandrayounes_
In 2023 - your business besties felt like life kicked into second gear. Individually our businesses grew to new heights (and some changed completely) and together, our podcast reached its first anniversary - a huge milestone for us.Through all of lifes many adventues, the good and the bad - we sit down in this poddy to share what we feel is "the need to do it all" and as cliche as it sounds, YOLO!Maybe, in the rush to keep up, we forget to find our own groove and set a pace that feels right rather than saying YES to everything and then trying to manage the tiredness and exhaustion that comes with it. We discuss the fear of missing out (classic FOMO), potentially missing opportunities, and the need to squeeze the absolute sh*t out of it life. This is Business Besties 2.0.
Imagine being born without the ability to do anything for yourself. No use of any of your limbs and being bound to a wheelchair since you entered into this world. Ben was born with a rare disease that has presented many obstacles for him. Those obstacles, for most, would completely stop them from living their life to the fullest. But for Ben, he has completely taken life by the reigns and seized every opportunity to live life beyond his physical limits. Hilarious, charismatic and inspiring - This is Back to Baesix with Ben Keyte.
Stepping into one's feminine energy is a transformative journey for women, and it can have a profound impact on their ability to manifest power, abundance, and fulfilment in their lives.
Almira Elli – Business Coach and Entrepreneur, talks us through why embracing feminine energy is about connecting with intuition, vulnerability, and authenticity – NOT about being weak and powerless. This journey often requires addressing and healing past traumas, which can be confronting, but by acknowledging and working through past wounds, women can release the blocks that have held them back and call in all they desire – sex, money, career and love!
It’s time to unlock your true potential, attract the abundance and desires you’ve always longed for, while also creating true balance and happiness.
Are you ready to be motivated?
@almira.bizwitch
@lyndallvile_co
@sandrayounespt
Cancel culture has become a big thing in the social media world. It's like a super-fast judgment train where people can get called out and shunned for things they've said or done. Recently, an Aussie influencers post has gone viral with a community divided between being inspired versus being insulted. She has stood up and called people out on their laziness as the main reason they are not achieving their goals. Did she have a right to say what she said? Maybe. Was her message delivered in the way it was intended. Maybe. Did her account grab attention and have multiple people visiting her pages to see what the fuss is about? Absolutely. Social media is a powerful tool and it can be used in so many ways to grab attention, provide food for thought or rub you the wrong way. In this episode, Sandra and Lyndall unpack the good, the bad and the ugly. Social Media - are you inspired or insulted.
Let us know your thoughts on this topic!
@lyndallvile_co
@sandrayounespt
This podcast discusses homelessness, domestic violence and mental health. Viewer discretion is advised.
Zoe Raymond is a proud Yindjibarndi/Pinikura woman. She is an artist and a DV survivor here to share her story.
From being homeless and using her last dollar to buy a chocolate bar from 7 eleven just to get by, to painting a supercar for Shell racing; this podcast is one of resilience and courage in the face of hopelessness and adversity.
Zoe shares with us some deep wounds that have shaped who she is today and we couldn’t be more grateful. We were left wanting more and we know you will too. This is Zoes Story.
Website - www.wardirra.art Tiktok - www.tiktok.com/@zoeraymond_ www.instagram.com/wardirra_art www.instagram.com/zoe_raymond
@lyndallvile_co @sandrayounespt
Can you believe it’s been over 6 months since the first Back to Baesix episode and throughout our short journey we’ve been fortunate to have many learnings, and we have met some incredible people. We’ve listened to stories of loss and desperation, and ones of hope and inspiration. We’ve grown as women, as friends, as entrepreneurs, so we thought we’d give you a little life update.
Enjoy.
@lyndallvile_co
@sandrayounespt
Part 2 of our inspiring chat with Caleb teaches us about how to switch your mindset to one of abundance and worthiness. Overcoming a suicide attempt, he has transformed his life, achieving multi-figure monthly earnings. His resilience and unwavering determination serve as a powerful reminder that even in the darkest moments, hope and success can be found.
@caleb.coroneos
@lyndallvile_co
@sandrayounespt
From the darkest depths to the brightest heights, Caleb has defied all odds and transformed his life in ways unimaginable. Driven by an unyielding desire for change, he has embarked on a journey of self-discovery and personal transformation.
Through countless hours of learning, practicing, and honing his craft he has gone from suicide attempt to creating a six-figure business at only 19 years old and now he’s helping others do the same.
Listen in to PART 1 of this inspiring journey.
@caleb.coroneos
@lyndallvile_co
@sandrayounespt
Listen in to Part 2 of our chat with Professional Boxer Koen Mazoudier, also known as Malicious. We talk about that "inner b#tch”, how having anxiety can be a good thing, and the importance of using his platform to help shape the future of men’s mental health.
This is Against the Ropes Part 2.
IG: @koenmazoudierboxing
YT: Team Mazoudier
teammazoudier.com.au
@lyndallvile_co
@sandrayounespt
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses egg donation, IVF and Miscarriage. Some viewers might find this upsetting.
What is your purpose when your dream of motherhood is taken away from you?
For Grace, her journey with IVF, Egg Donation and Miscarraige has led her to begin her own business and to be an advocate and a voice for other women who are going through or have gone through a journey similar to her.
Having conversations about fertility isnt taboo, in fact she believes it should be better educated and spoken about more freely to allow women to not feel alone in their struggle.
Tune in for the remainder of Grace's story as she takes us through how she's found herself again after an incredible struggle.
The Royal Hospital for Women is the only dedicated, specialised women’s hospital in NSW.The Royal provides life-changing care across fertility and genetics, newborn intensive care, breast care, gynaecology, maternity, obstetric medicine, gynae-oncology, maternal fetal medicine, menopause, adolescent gynaecology, perinatal mental health and acute care. The objective of The Royal Hospital for Women Foundation is to provide funding to deliver improved health outcomes through specialised equipment, innovative research, programs and services.For more information on how The Royal helps and to donate visit www.royalwomen.org.au
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Youtube.
@lyndallvile_co @sandrayounespt @gracedagher_ @grace.dagherevents
What do you do when life tries to knock you down time and time again?
For Skye, she collected each curve ball thrown her way, put them all together and threw her passion, mindset mastery and ambition into becoming the best in the industry.
Skye, like a phoenix, quite literally rose from the ashes - what would have shut someone down forever only made her come back more fierce than ever.
From running her salon in her home garage, to a store front, and online/face to face education platform - Skye is now one of the most sort out specialists in hair extensions, business and self-development.
In this podcast we discuss how every set back paved the way for her ultimate comeback.
This is Skye Rose - and you bet she did!
@skyeroseex
@houseofhair_extensions
@goldclassluxuryhairextensions
www.linktr.ee/skyerosee
@lyndallvile_co
@sandrayounespt
As a boxer, its easy for everyone to think that your biggest flex is your right hand. But after chatting with Koen, we could see it was another part of him, and that was his mindset.From winning some, to losing some and drawing some, what Koen focused on outside the ring is something that sets him apart from the rest.
Also known as Malicious; he talks us through being able to tap into the savage, to the soft, and be the person he needs to be for any situation.
He has been under the bright lights centre stage, to the darker hours in a mental health facility for drug abuse; but he used every experience as a learning curve, and he is now on a mission to helping others do the same.
This is Against the Ropes, with Koen Mazoudier.
IG: @koenmazoudierboxing
YT: Team Mazoudier
teammazoudier.com.au
@lyndallvile_co
@sandrayounespt
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses egg donation, IVF and Miscarriage. Some viewers might find this upsetting.
You've graduated uni. You've got the incredible job. You got married. And you want to begin a family - but what if you found out you hit menopause at 23? You've been able to tick every box except for the one that involves being a mum.
This is the reality for Grace - 15 cycles of IVF, 5 pregnancies and miscarriages, and countless procedures, this is a journey, that 16 years later, her and her husband are still on.An incredible story of empowerment, strength and courage that we are grateful to have listened to firsthand.
Get your tissues ready for this one!
The Royal Hospital for Women is the only dedicated, specialised women’s hospital in NSW.The Royal provides life-changing care across fertility and genetics, newborn intensive care, breast care, gynaecology, maternity, obstetric medicine, gynae-oncology, maternal fetal medicine, menopause, adolescent gynaecology, perinatal mental health and acute care. The objective of The Royal Hospital for Women Foundation is to provide funding to deliver improved health outcomes through specialised equipment, innovative research, programs and services.For more information on how The Royal helps and to donate visit www.royalwomen.org.au
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Youtube.
@lyndallvile_co @sandrayounespt @gracedagher_ @grace.dagherevents
After the success of episode 2 on Marriage, Apps and Awkward first dates we just had to give you an update on the dumpster fire topic of being a single female in sydney. *insert stank face
Sandra had her first experience on tinder, we discuss cheating scandals and whether men can just quit it with holding fish in their profile photos - seriously it's not a vibe.
And we can't forget about a good old game of "he a 10 but..."If you're looking for a laugh then make you listen in to this episode.
Available on spotify, apple podcasts and youtube [link in bio - don't forget to subscribe!]
@lyndallvile_co
@sandrayounespt
Bold lip, soft lip, smoky eye, contour, highlight, flawless, matte, gloss - the beauty industry needs its own dictionary with pictures to explain what it all means.
With the number of instagram filters available these days, who even needs a make up artist?
Chantel Rahme, a.k.a The Make Up Expert has been painting faces and enhancing beauty since she was old enough to hold a brush. From following in her Mothers footsteps who once owned a beauty and hair business, Chantel has also created her own line of beauty products - CR Luxury Cosmetics. From Sydney to LA Chantel has benchmarked herself not only for her talent, but her caring nature and genuine love for her clients - each treated uniquely for who they are and what they are looking for.
Chantel is an advocate for education; and while some may pride themselves on being "self taught" in their bio, it will never compare to someone who has done the work and learned the lessons.
This episode will leave you wanting more.
Being the class clown in the group is fun... until its not. Lucky for Jim, his boys are the real deal and told him how it is, straight to his face. Jim always had talent and passion, but he never gave himself the chance to bring it to the spotlight even though he was told over and over again, he has what it takes. In this open and honest conversation, Jim shares his experience of giving up lifting beer jugs to lifting weights and losing an incredible 20kilos.
Quick on the pads, down to earth and as real as they come; its no wonder he and his friends have created a culture like no other at Legends Gym Sydney. Listen in as we sit down with 'one of the boys' for a chat. Its a vibe.
@lyndallvile_co
@sandrayounespt
@vatozboxfit
@_precisionboxing
Divorced. Broke. And a complete loss of identity. At only 30. It would be enough to break most people.
But giving up wasn’t an option for Lena – now a mum, business owner, mindset coach and Somatic Healer.
We discuss the marketing traps of mindset coaches, the pressure we place on ourselves to ‘have it all’, and the discomfort you need to go through to create change in your own life. Listen in as we chat about the pain of losing it all, and the joy of gaining it back and more.
@lyndallvile_co
@sandrayounespt
@lena_moxon
Mid Size, Plus Size, Petite, Hourglass, Apple - why are we classified based on our body shape?
Lately there has been a rise in the mid size movement; a pocket of women that are considered "medium" and the "in between". With the rise of this movement, and others such as plus size and body positivity - we have also seen women who are considered petite or skinny; trying to trend - by creating social media content pushing themselves into these categories. How many times can you change your body to fit in? Are we really going to follow the Kardashian body trends forever?
Each of our bodies is uniquely different, from the colour of our skin, to our dna make up - why do we keep grouping women based on one characteristic - the size of their pants (and butt). Kim K getting (or not getting) a BBL was every plastic surgeons dream - every girl was lining up on the doorstep of any clinic that had an available appointment to enhance the size of their behind. Kim K then flipped the script and had her BBL removed - awkward silence
In this episode we unpack this concept of our bodies fitting into a trend. Is it the need to belong, the need to stay relevant or the need to have a label so you feel ok in a community of others that share your identity.
What category do you fall into?
Also available on Youtube!
@lyndallvile_co
@sandrayounespt
Is there such a thing as an overnight success?
What originally started as a side hustle during Covid Lockdown quickly became a full time hustle when Olivias house quite literally turned into a warehouse. Olivia operating her own laser clinic and her husband working as a security guard - they both made the decision to leave their full time roles and pursue their online sneaker and streetwear business which now operates out of a shopfront in Moorebank.
Their success was fast but it didnt come without blood, sweat and tears - despite what it might look like on social media and on the news. Olivia talks candidly about the reality of owning a successful business, being a mother trying to juggle it all, social media, infuencers and how relationships with family and friends changed in light of her success. A mumpreneur who is now sharing her creative flair and has opened up her own photo studio.
Warning - this episode might make you ask yourself - "do you have what it takes"
Also available on Youtube!
@oliviakozma
@waves_au
@studiokelso
@lyndallvile_co
@sandrayounespt
Intermittent fasting, measuring to the gram, restricting 5 days a week and bingeing on the weekend - health conscious or eating disorder? This was a reality for Tyson for a long period of time before he got the professional help he needed.
Fast forward several years and 30kg - Tyson is a successful online nutrition and fitness coach that uses his personal experiences and extensive skills to help others achieve their body comp and strength goals.
We discuss topics such as Hypogonadism, the pressure placed on personal trainers to “look the part”, the taboo subject of steroids and whether eating cereal for breakfast is essential.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Youtube.
@lyndallvile_co
@sandrayounespt
Follow Tyson the Trainer here:
Insta: www.instagram.com/tysonthetrainerr
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tysonthetrainerr
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iEbwKesZf9woHo1UsF0V6?si=4b18b28613bc4cf5
Being a Life Coach or a Mindset Coach seems to be the new IN thing; but will this fix your life, or girlfriend….do you need therapy?
New Year New Me"" is an easy time to be drawn into buying THE program that's going to change your life, but are you signing up to see a miracle happen without you actually having to do "the work"... again?
Your motivation is there; you've been '"inspo'd but you just can't seem to push through when you are in a shitty situation. We get it, we've been there and go through it too.
Are you actually too busy [tired/poor/overwhelmed etc] to achieve these goals or do you just not want it badly enough? Are you constantly doing the "fluffy" work and expecting your PT to fix every area of your life without actually peeling back the layers and doing the groundwork first?
What even is a mindset coach? Can they really be the missing link between you and your goals?
Listen in as we explore this buzz word trending the fitness industry.
Warning: you might be called out on your sob story.
Also available on Youtube.
@sandraYounesPT
@lyndallvile_co
Are Influencers responsible for creating unrealistic standards on how to live your life?
Find yourself constantly comparing and analysing you versus them when you are scrolling?
We get it…online you can create a persona, an image, showcase the highlight reel of your life – but is it time we hold influencers responsible for what they put out there? Or should we just let them be to monetise their "brand" and land a few good deals while potentially damaging your self-esteem and self-worth?
Social platforms can be a toxic place – and yet we are addicted to consuming it.
In this episode we ask "Where’s the line between showing up and being your authentic self online; and oversharing for likes and views?" If you’ve ever compared yourself to some girl online, if you’ve suffered body dysmorphia as a result of watching the content of these ‘fitness influencers’, if you’ve ever been convinced to buying into some online program that you saw on social media but slowly realised it was not what it said it was – this episode is for you!
Also available on Youtube.
@lyndallvile_co
@sandrayounespt
Why is there such an intense pressure on women to have it all, do it all and show up at 100% - all the time! Why is our success as a woman determined by how many check boxes we can tick? The man, the house, the kids, the career? If you're not ticking boxes, are you really considered unsuccessful?
We chat about why dating in your 30s is an absolute trainwreck, how to know if he’s THE ONE, making friends as an adult, and why finding a boyfriend isn’t as simple as pashing a random boy on the dance floor anymore….rude.
@sandrayounespt
@lyndallvile_co
Not all of us begin our fitness journey from a place of good intention – sometimes it begins masked with low self-esteem, self-hatred and body shaming. For us it did.
But over the years we dug ourselves out of that hole and evolved our focus to be the fittest, strongest and most confident versions of ourselves – and we teach others how to do the same.
This is Back to Baesix with @sandrayounespt and @lyndallvile_co – join us as we discuss how to shift from the ‘skinny’ mindset to being strong, fit – and sexy