The Workout Session Podcast: Recent Episodes
Lamya Cruz
A podcast uncovering the method to the genius. The Workout Session has conversations on the process. The creative exercise. The lessons learned, and the good advice acquired from experience. Hosted by Lamya Cruz.
In this week's episode, Lamya chats with biologist and founder of Acaderma, Dr. Shuting Hu. Dr. Hu shares her early interest in studying biology, becoming one of the youngest cosmetic scientists awarded by the IFSCC (The International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists), developing the skincare brand Acaderma, the valuable advice she learned from participating in the Sephora Accelerate program and so much more!
Dr. Shuting Hu: @dr.shutinghu
Acaderma: @acaderma
Website: acaderma.com
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This week, Lamya chats with Megan Gilmore, the Founder and Executive Director of Lark's Song, a private coaching practice geared to help individuals better themselves, and in turn their lives. Megan shares her early upbringing and the otherworldly experience that led her to study psychology and leadership and obtain a master's degree in addictions counseling. She also dives into the whirlwind of doing the unexpected, her specific coaching technique, detachment styles and so much more!
Megan Gilmore: @megangilmore and @larks_song
Website: larkssong.com
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On this week's episode Lamya talks with friend and certified life coach, wardrobe coach, hair educator, and hairstylist, Brittany Ussery. Brittany opens up about her own hair care journey, developing her skills, learning from mistakes, enlightening clients on curly/textured hair, and other helpful hair insights!
Brittany Ussery: @brittanyussery, @innate_texture, @themaesalon
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This week Lamya chats with Tess Barclay, content creator and founder of Busy Blooming. Tess shares what it was like going from corporate girly to full-time content creator/entrepreneur, the ebbs and flows of building an online presence and brand, social media strategy, the secret sauce to becoming successful on social media, and much much more!
Tess Barclay: @tessbarclay
Busy Blooming: @busybloomingg
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This week Lamya chats with Arianna Cruz, creative strategist and founder of digital media platform MORE. The two discuss Arianna's magical wedding day, embracing cultural heritage, finding self-acceptance, being in service of others, and starting a magazine that empowers the community.
Arianna Cruz: @ariannnnacruz
MORE: @_moremagazine
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In the first episode of the season, Lamya chats with singer, songwriter, and founder of Katini Skin, Katini Yamaoka as they chat about everything from Katini's holistic educational upbringing in Australia, chasing a music career at the age of 17 years old, moving to New York City, and manifesting the skincare company of her dreams, and much more!
Katini Yamaoka: @katinimusic
Katini Skin: @katiniskin
Website: katiniskin.com
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In the last episode of the season, Lamya talks with Narae Chung, co-founder and CEO of Cardon, an award-winning men's personal care brand. Narae gives us insight into what it takes to launch a successful skincare brand, the importance of incorporating Korean beauty in the DNA of Cardon, Narae's early career trajectory, and much more!
Keep up with Cardon on Instagram: @cardon
Website: cardonskin.com
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On this week's episode, Lamya chats it up with writer, podcast producer, and marketing strategist, Mbiye Kasonga as she shares her ability to try new things in her career, landing a job as a producer for the Naked Beauty podcast, throwing dinner parties, and the best way to show up for yourself on social media.
Keep up with Mbiye: @mbiye_k
Mbiye's website: https://www.mbiyekasonga.com/
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This week Lamya is joined by Real Estate Agent and Content Creator, Brenda Shelton as she opens up about her relationship with social media, making friends in her 20s, adjusting after relocating, making it as a realtor in Dallas, and taking the big leap to go after career aspirations. Brenda also shares helpful tips for renters and buyers who are entering into the market.
Keep up with Brenda: @brenshelton
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On this episode, High Caliber Dating & Mindset Coach Michelle Wax chats with Lamya about her young entrepreneurial spirit, which led her to start her own successful cookie business in her twenties, eventually leading her to a new venture, coaching others on dating and becoming the best version of themselves. Michelle also shares some helpful dating tips!
Follow Michelle: @michelle.wax.everything
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This week, Certified Life Coach specializing in Human Design, Spirituality and Healing, Ebony Hardiman divulges Lamya with all things Human Design, which includes learning the basics about the HD chart, and how we can all utilize our specific design to improve our lives. Ebony also shares how Human Design helped her at one of the lowest points in her life.
Follow Ebony: @designwithebony
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This week, Lamya chats with Movement Artist, Creative Strategist, host of Core Memories, and Creative Operations for Black Men Build, Eryn Danielle as she shares her early upbringing in Baltimore, getting into Columbia University, her college experience in New York City, and becoming a "change-maker."
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Lamya connects with visual artist, educator, and friend, Kierra Ready as she shares her path to becoming a full-fledged artist three years ago and the plan she came up with to support herself, financially.
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On this week’s episode Lamya chats with author, TedX Speaker, Inclusive Leadership Trainer and Podcaster, Julie Kratz as she shares what lead her to help companies become more inclusive, the work that still needs to be done and the process it took her to step out on faith and start Next Pivot Point.
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Kicking off season 2 - Lamya is joined by Michelle Siman creator of the wellness podcast, Lemon Water as she shares her unique process in regards to: growing up in Toronto, being discouraged from becoming a writer back in college, creating her dream job, creative consulting, lessons learned from self-help books, and much much more...
Follow Michelle Siman: @itslemonwater and @simansays
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In the last episode of the season, Lamya chats with Charlee Black, photographer, producer, editor, entrepreneur, videographer & stylist. Her personal studio Blot, is a transformative space, designed to draw out strength, to unleash power. When she founded Good Friends Studio, it was a natural next step — a place where her aesthetic vision and her community of talented friends could create work together.
Lamya and Charlee discuss getting her start in photography, having the belief in her talents early on, collaboration, creating her first fashion film, opening Blot Studios, and much more!
Follow Charlee Black: @charleeblk @goodfriends.studio, @blotcreativestudio
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Happy New Year! In this week’s episode, Lamya chats with Josie Santi, a certified holistic health coach based in Los Angeles who founded Wellness By Josie, a holistic health coaching service and lifestyle brand,to help women to find balance, happiness, and peak wellness. After many years as a wellness writer and editor in digital media, Josie studied with The Institute for Integrative Nutrition to become a certified coach and help other women become their best selves.
Lamya and Josie discuss creating a health coaching space with intention, body image in media, content creation, and much more!
Follow Josie Santi: @josie.santi
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In this week’s episode, Lamya chats with a dear friend, singer, songwriter, and model Jordan Dawkins. Jordan has configured a unique, multi-hyphenated background, and infused it into a self-taught and resilient pathway. His music has already garnered 10,000 streams (in counting) on several music streaming platforms. His artistry is influenced to a great extent by his Barbadian heritage and upbringing, which can be heard in the styling of his records. Dawkins is determined for the stratosphere of success.
Lamya and Jordan discuss being an independent artist, the process of creating music, self-distribution, and much more!
Follow Jordan Dawkins: @getinlucky
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In this week’s episode, Lamya chats with Siraad Dirshe, a content strategist and video producer whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Elle, Refinery29, and many others. She is deeply passionate about sharing and amplifying the often overlooked and dismissed stories of Black folks, particularly our contributions to sports, like surfing, and movements such as sustainability. Siraad is the 2021 recipient of the No Man's Land Film Festival Pitchfest Grant, awarded to a Black filmmaker amplifying the voices of their community.
Lamya and Siraad discuss making the move to the West Coast, driving in Los Angeles, creating and sharing black stories, the process of becoming a visionary storyteller, and much more!
Follow Siraad Dirshe: @sdirshe
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This week, Lamya chats with Paul Fishman, the host of the top 100 podcast The Road to Self Love and creator of the Self Love "Diet", a 6-month transformative program that teaches you how to say yes to yourself, ditch the people-pleasing and live the life you've always wanted. His mission is simple, to empower and inspire YOU to trust that you are enough exactly as you are. Paul has been lauded for creating a safe space, building a fiercely dedicated community, and helping thousands of humans love themselves unconditionally.
Lamya and Paul discuss the true meaning behind self-love, being honest with where you are within your own journey, embracing vulnerable moments, and much more!
Follow Paul Fishman: @paulfishman
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In this episode, Lamya chats with Gabby Phi, a freelance marketing consultant advising DTC growth-stage startups on brand strategy and how to scale. In 2019, she co-founded Gan Being Gals as a platform to celebrate shared cultural experiences and explore Asian American third-culture identity through food events and art. Gabby has 5+ years of experience strategizing and executing 360 cross-channel marketing campaigns for hospitality groups and food & beverage companies and is a proud Vietnamese-American creative originally from Houston, Texas.
Lamya and Gabby chat about brand strategy, imposter syndrome, what to look for when you are negotiating your contract for brand partnerships as an influencer / creative, and much more!
Follow Gabby Phi: @gabbyphi and @ganbeigals
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In this week’s episode, Lamya chats with David George, a young Marketing Executive that helps people and brands understand the value of influencers, multicultural marketing, and digital storytelling. David recently made the move to Mattel and currently develops digital partnerships for the Barbie brand.
Lamya and David chat about his early years as a professional dancer in New York City, identifying an opportunity to become a social media curator for the Gap, and following his instincts to leave the city for sunny Los Angeles to garner a successful career in influencer marketing, and much more!
Follow David George: @idavidgeorge
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In this episode, Lamya chats with Alessandra Angelini, writer and founder of The Workshop Publishers. Alessandra writes a weekly newsletter of personal essays called From the Water and is pursuing self-publishing her pieces. She founded The Workshop Publishers as the place she’s always wanted: one for writers to commune, learn and publish–from the novice scribbler to the seasoned pro.
Lamya and Alessandra chat about the writing process, leaving behind a Brand Marketing Management position in beauty, self-employment, and starting your own thing.
Follow Alessandra Angelini: @alessandrantonia @theworkshoppublishers
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Welcome to the first episode of The Workout Session Podcast! In this episode, Lamya chats with Iman Tucker, recently announced pre-game concourse DJ for the Indianapolis Pacers during the 2021-2022 season, co-founder of Believe Brand Co., and Director of Marketing and Design for a startup called, Cardboard.
Lamya and Iman discuss why he initially decided to become a DJ, learning to bend the rules, working in corporate America, embracing authenticity, and much more!
Follow Iman Tucker: @iman_tucker @believebrandco @believebrandmedia
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