Mishaps, Magic, & Mayhem: “I’ve tried it so you can benefit.”: Recent Episodes
Women Making Waves
Where do we begin? We want women to Show up, Show off, and share their story and the truth (the whole truth) about how they got to where they are, what happened along the way, and what they learned on the journey that just might give some insight to another women seeking the same.
Our aim is to provide a space to be heard, using our collective voices to make impact in the world.
Grab a friend and get ready cause’ these waves of women are diving in deep, sometimes headfirst, and making Big Waves along the way.
We are ending the week with a little happy dance because today marks our 100th EPISODE!! We are in true awe that we've made it to today. 100 episodes! Are you kidding! When we started this podcast two years ago we always dreamed of this, but actually accomplishing it feels different. The number of stories we've been able to share, the women we've been able to uplift, and the journeys and healing we've witnessed through it all is magic. Thank you for continuing to listen, continuing to support these women and continuing to give us a reason to give them a platform. Of course there's been some mishaps and mayhem along the way, but cheers to all of the magic! And here's to another 100!
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Passion can get you there, but you need balance and community to sustain you. Thank you for all of the lessons in this episode, Nedra!
Nedra is living her passion by teaching children’s horseback riding in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. She teaches a complete program with all of her heart, empowering young women to be their best with their horses, and in their lives. An intuitive moment on Instagram led her to the WaveMakers family, and she’s experienced personal growth and formed strong bonds with her fellow Wavemakers. She is a recent cancer survivor and remained strong and positive throughout her healing journey.
IG: @arabian_riding_academy
Website: www.arabianhra.org
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Leah DeRose is the founder of DeRose Therapy Group and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in the needs of young adults, college students and young professionals, bringing expertise and compassion to her team and clients. Leah's own experiences with adversity during her childhood and teen years have shaped her empathetic approach. Her journey of self-discovery began as a young adult, fueling her passion for helping others.
Over the past 8 years, Leah has successfully developed and managed her practice, demonstrating her skills as both a therapist and an entrepreneur. DeRose Therapy Group, located on the Central Coast of California, offers a comprehensive range of mental health and wellness services, redefining excellence in the field. Their philosophy is grounded in the belief that they owe it to their clients to uphold the highest standards of care, treating everyone with the level of attention and compassion that they would expect for themselves and loved ones. They view it as their duty to lead by example, embracing a culture of self care and continuous growth.
CONNECT WITH LEAH:
@derosetherapygroup
www.derosetherapygroup.com
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Beth is a certified hypnotherapist, energy healer practitioner, spiritual mentor, teacher, inspirational speaker, and best-selling author. Her deepest desire is to help you understand who you really are, your purpose for being here, and to help provide you with the clarity, confidence, and courage to live your life as the powerful creator that she knows you to be.
A few years ago, she began her spiritual journey by setting her phone timer for 5 minutes, quieting her mind, and asking God, “Who Am I?” She admits that she didn’t know what she was doing at the time, but now knows that she was feeling the calling of her soul. She knew she was here on this planet for more – more joy, more abundance, more freedom – but she didn’t know how to get it. Since then, she’s figured out that it’s not her job to know the ‘how’. She believes that when you truly understand how powerful you are, you will surrender and let go of having to be in control. Then, you will allow life to happen and receive everything you desire. The Universe has it all figured out. Now, she is on a mission to help you live a life you love standing in fearless faith, nonresistance, and unconditional love. She’s also passionate about helping you heal so that you can achieve optimum physical and emotional well-being.
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Breaking into, surviving and thriving in a male dominated industry, exploring the turbulence along the way, and how it brought her to being a health and mental wellbeing advocate.
MEET REYNE
Captain (ret.) Reyné O'Shaughnessy stands as a prominent figure within the aviation industry, celebrated for her unwavering dedication to both pilots and the aviation industry. With a remarkable 35-year career as a commercial airline pilot, she has accumulated a vast reservoir of experience and expertise. As founder of Piloting 2 Wellbeing https://piloting2wellbeing.com/ and cofounder of The Aviation Health and Wellbeing Institute, https://theahwi.org/ retired Captain O'Shaughnessy utilizes her extensive background to pioneer innovative approaches to enhance pilot health and performance.
Boasting a cumulative flight time exceeding 10,000 hours on heavy jet aircraft, including iconic models such as the B747, B 727, Airbus 300 310, and B757/767, her hand on experience speaks volumes about her proficiency. Beyond the cockpit, Captain O'Shaughnessy has devoted over a decade to honing her skills as an aviation strategist, with a specific focus on health and mental wellness. Her dedication led her to become a certified practitioner in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) from Brown University. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science and Leadership with Honors (Phi Kappa Phi) from Duquesne University and has earned an Executive Certificate in Business from UC Berkeley, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to lifelong learning and professional excellence.
Captain O'Shaughnessy, the author of the best-selling book, This Is Your Captain Speaking: What You Should know About Your Pilot's Mental Health,” is a number one bestseller https://captainreyneo.com/. She is now preparing to release her second book, which will be centered on the next generation of pilots. Titled Navigating the Skies for Success: A Collegiate Aviator's Guide to Mental Wellness, this upcoming book is set to be launched soon.
Captain O'Shaughnessy's holistic approach to aviation, encompasses both pilot welfare and strategic acumen, has undeniably solidified her position as a trailblazer and influencer within the aviation industry. Her insights have been featured on reputable platforms such as Fox News, NBC News, CBS/KDKA, AOPA and she is a sought-after speaker at conferences worldwide.
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"There were times that I didn’t feel ready, but at some point I started to realize that the Universe had my back. I could do it." - Kshama
Enjoy today’s episode with Kshama Singhi, a certified Empowerment Coach accredited by Jay Shetty, has been on a mission since 2020. Her passion lies in guiding women through powerful transformations. Kshama's own journey, marked by a pivotal divorce, ignited a fire within her to empower others. She firmly believes that the foundation of our lives lies in the relationship we have with ourselves. Today, fuelled by this newfound purpose, she's unwavering in her commitment to help women emerge as the architects of their own empowered destinies.
CONNECT WITH KSHAMA
IG: @ikshamasinghi
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"The key to knowing if you're on the right path is if it's a terrifying step to be taking" - Jenelle Rodriguez
MEET JENELLE
Jenelle started her spiritual journey and awakening in 2017 when her children were very small. Exploring and learning mediumship was a big part of her awakening. She became a certified medium at The Los Angeles School for the Spiritual Arts in 2019. During this time of exploring all things spiritual she developed a love for reading tarot and oracle cards. Jenelle lives in the Santa Ynez Valley and is balancing motherhood and her new spiritual business. She is excited to step into her purpose of sharing her spiritual gifts with others in her local community and online.
Website: https://jenellemedium.weebly.com
IG: @jenellemedium
FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092524142831&mibextid=LQQJ4d
Jenelle is offering our listeners 20% off for any of her 60 min sessions. Take advantage of this amazing deal!
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“Intuition speaks to you when you are really connected, and for us to be really connected we have to have peace. I had the experience of feeling like I wasn't in alignment, and now I can value how it feels to be fully aligned and connected."
- Anna Resende
MEET ANNA:
Anna Resende, founder of Mamma Terra Health Coaching LLC, is a certified Health Coach, accredited by the esteemed IIN – Institute for Integrative Nutrition.
With a background in chemical engineering and a successful 25-year tenure in the manufacturing industry, Anna has honed her expertise in continuous improvement. Throughout her career, she has worked in various plants across Brazil and the United States, but it was her unwavering commitment to enhancing people's health and well-being that truly struck a chord within her. Now, as a health coach, Anna can channel her passion for nutrition and a wholesome lifestyle to empower her clients on their journey toward becoming the best, healthiest versions of themselves. Under the guidance of Mamma Terra Health Coaching, Anna endeavors to leave a lasting impact on the world. Her mission is to contribute to a future where ailments are scarce, making the world a better place for generations to come.
Driven by a powerful vision, Anna aims to educate and guide individuals on cultivating healthy habits that will enable them to live long, vibrant lives. By imparting invaluable knowledge and providing unwavering support, she empowers her clients to take charge of their well-being and embrace a life of wellness. Rooted in a set of core values, Mamma Terra Health Coaching upholds the principles of wellness, nutrition, community, and family. These values form the foundation of Anna's approach, ensuring that her clients receive the utmost care and guidance on their transformative journey toward optimal health. Together, Anna Resende and Mamma Terra Health Coaching strive to create a healthier world, one individual at a time.
CONNECT WITH ANNA:
Instagram: @mammaterrahc
Website: www.mammaterrahc.com
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Evelyn LaChapelle is full of feelings in this episode. A symbol of resilience, advocacy, and the entrepreneurial spirit Evelyn was incredibly powerful as she walks us through her journey and her work to destigmatize cannabis and both the seen and invisible punishments imposed on those incarcerated for it.
MEET EVELYN
Evelyn LaChapelle’s transformative journey began in 2013 when she faced adversity, leading to her conviction on three charges related to a minor role in a marijuana distribution operation. Despite enduring an 87-month prison sentence during this challenging period, Evelyn emerged stronger and more determined than ever to make a positive impact.
Today, she stands as a driving force in the legal cannabis industry, leveraging her professional position to advocate for restorative justice. As the proud owner and founder of The Weed Lady gift shop and lifestyle brand, Evelyn is on a mission to normalize cannabis consumption and create opportunities for the formerly incarcerated to find their path in this evolving industry.
Evelyn’s story is a powerful narrative of both defeat and victory. Committed to propelling her brand, The Weed Lady, forward, she focuses on luxury cannabis essentials, apparel, cannabis delivery, and soon-to-be-released cannabis beverages. In addition to her entrepreneurial ventures, Evelyn co-curates CannaKick-it, the Bay Area’s premier cannabis day party, and is a founding member of Ladies Loving and Living, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving women post-incarceration.
In 2023, Evelyn expanded her passion for empowering others by launching her own podcast, “Grind Time” This podcast provides a behind-the-scenes look at becoming an entrepreneur, offering valuable insights and practical advice.
Evelyn LaChapelle is not just a name; she is a symbol of resilience, advocacy, and entrepreneurial spirit.
CONNECT WITH EVELYN
@87months_Theweedlady
@evelyn_lachapelle_twl
www.calltheweedlady.com
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"Fear and anger are the two things that hold us hostage. Anger from the past, fear for the future, and that's what keeps us from being present. I had a lot of work to do to be okay, and to connect and be in the now. I had to uncover, discover, and discard." - Angelina
MEET ANGELINA
Angelina is a second generation Reiki Master. Her first experience was with her aunt in 2009 who had studied under Doi Hiroshi in Panama City, Panama. At the tender age of 8 Angelina knew she wanted to be a model and actress. By the time she turned 17 she was traveling to Milan, Italy on a modeling contract. For the next 12 years she lived in New York, LA, and traveled around the world doing what she loved the most.
Later on, Angelina permanently moved to Los Angeles, California and became a certified Reiki Master all while landing roles and booking print jobs. The more her spiritual journey evolved, the farther away it took her from her career. In 2016, Angelina chose to embark on a different path. One of community, family, love, compassion and a deeper intention to help others.
Currently living on the Central Coast with her husband and two children; Angelina's goal is to deepen her Reiki practice and help others discover their truth and live a life of freedom and peace. She believes it is possible for anyone to live in their light.
CONNECT WITH ANGELINA
Stay in touch on Instagram @angelina_barbieri
www.angelinabarbieri.com for latest offerings
and angelinacbarbieri@gmail.com
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Happy Valentine's Day WaveMakers! What better day to have a conversation about the V than on V-Day?!
MEET LIZ:
Liz Clancy created Hooha in 2023 post the overturning of Roe v Wade. Her background in luxury marketing, styling and oddly, comedy, have all contributed to the launch of her first company. (And depression. Don’t forget about the depression!) By day, she is a photographer’s agent and by night, she transforms into the Cranberry Woman and packs Hooha boxes full of organic tampons.
CONNECT WITH LIZ:
Website: www.hooha.co
Instagram: @hooha.co
GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/hooha-product-launch
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Ashley Connell, CEO and Founder of Prowess Project, is one-part fearless entrepreneur, one-part fearless women’s advocate landing her thought leadership pieces in Forbes, Austin Business Journal and at SXSW. For the first 15 years of her career, she was an award-winning tech marketer in both Austin and London. Ashley’s unstoppable drive to have both a career and time for family motivated her to start Prowess Project, an integrated job, training and community platform that exists to help caregiving women return to the workforce as Online Business Managers.
The proprietary tech pairs jobseekers and employers based on professional skills and behavior compatibility. To date, 70% of the trained women get hired in 3 months. In her pretty much non-existent spare time, she enjoys walks with her baby girl and bulldog, yoga, and spaghetti and meatballs.
CONNECT WITH ASHLEY
prowessproject.com
@prowessproject
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"That feeling of walking out, being able to cut your own green bell pepper, walk in and have a snack... It's amazing." - Becky Bailey
MEET BECKY
Becky Bailey, entrepreneur and owner of Wild West Wellness and Thermography, is dedicated to holistic well-being and passionately serves others. Their path took a different turn as they made the choice to heal her husbands body naturally following his cancer diagnosis.
CONNECT WITH BECKY
Instagram: @wildwestthermography / @the.ranch.hippie
Website: www.wildwestthermography.com
www.cowboybuckscancer.com
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"I never consider age when I want to try something new. You can do anything at any age." - Lorraine
MEET LORRAINE:
I’m a lifelong communicator, helping empower women and others to achieve their goals. I am the founder and CEO of Viva Fifty! a bilingual community that celebrates being 50+. I’ve worked as an editor and social media coordinator for a number of online publications. I’m a content creator and regular contributor to NCBNews, HuffPost, AARP, Baby Center and Mom.Me. I’ve contributed to People en Español, La Palma of The Palm Beach Post, Purple Clover, Latina Magazine and Redbook. My latest book on embracing age was published by Harper Collins in 2017.
But most of all I am a woman, a mom, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a writer, an entrepreneur, a yogini.
I was born in Spain to a family of writers. My grandfather owned a printing press. On the weekends and after school, my sister and I would help him collate books. I still remember the smell of the ink, the glue, the paper…
My dad made a huge effort to make sure all his children could express themselves fluently in two languages. He wanted me to be a marine biologist, but I grew up watching him write books. I chose to be a writer. Or maybe writing chose me.
I wrote and published my first book, about an eating disorder I battled for years, before I turned 30. My world was never the same after that.
I love drawing, and I’ve spent most of my life dancing (modern, jazz and Latin). I used to be a runner. But recently I rediscovered yoga, and now I spend part of my day finding grace on and off the mat.
I married in my mid-thirties, having my first baby at 37 and my second one at 40. I love my girls with all my heart. I was raised by my abuelita, which affected how I’ve mothered my own girls, giving it my all, striving to be the best mom I can.
I moved to Florida in 2004, a day before a hurricane hit the Sunshine State. Four years later, during the Great Recession my world crumbled. I lost my marriage, my savings and my source of income. I found myself absolutely broke—emotionally and financially. But with two little girls to take care of, and with the help and inspiration from many friends along the way, I managed to reinvent my writing career by taking it online.
A year later I met the love of my life, also a writer. And guess what else? He’s also multicultural and bilingual, and the father of a young boy, similar in age to my daughters’. What more could I have wished for?
For 14 years we have lived together as a blended family with our three children, and a dog we rescued along the way. Our kids are practically adults and we are empty-nesters. Together, we face challenges similar to those of other multicultural families in the United States.
My dream is to one day live in a house by the beach. I can’t complain though, I can hop in the car and in less than ten minutes, be soaking my toes in the ocean. All this while I pursue my love of inspiring women to live a full life and chase their dreams.
CONNECT WITH LORRAINE:
Instagram: @lorrainecladish / @vivafifty
Website: www.lorrainecladish.com / www.vivafifty.com
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Fear constricts and love expands. When I feel the constriction of fear, I know to pause because love alway wins and the expansion will return.
MEET CATHY:
Hello, I'm Cathy Sommerville. I've proudly worn the hats of an entrepreneurial owner and an award-winning salesperson and executive in the real estate sector.
As a professional speaker, I've delivered presentations and conducted workshops for leading companies across the United States. Moreover, I've had the privilege of coaching women from all corners of the globe. I have realized a level of creative and financial independence I once only dreamed of. This personal and professional growth has been made possible by learning to express my wants and take action despite uncertainty.
I’m thrilled that you’ve found your way here. This is your invitation to become part of an alliance of courageously confident women who choose to influence outcomes and create opportunities by speaking themselves into the room one story, one question, one day at a time.
If it’s time for you to shake off old beliefs, gain new insights and ignite your power to move into a new stage in your life, you’ve come to the right place.
My programs and services are designed to help you silence the voice in your head and speak with confidence and clarity, so you can have the impact you desire.
CONNECT WITH CATHY
Instagram: @sfscharetg
Website: cathysommerville.co
Email: cathy@welcomesf.com
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Happy New Year!! For the first episode of 2024 we’re bringing you a little insight from one of our Next Wave mentee’s, Gia Brescia!
Gia is always smiling and shining so brightly, and this episode exhibits her positivity, hesitancies and successes with starting mentorship and how it’s allowed her to change perspectives.
A MESSAGE FROM GIA:
Happy New Year! I am always looking forward to trying new things, and connecting with different people. This past year has been full of amazing new experiences, friends, and role models. I want to continue to get out of my comfort zone, and motivate other people to do the same!
INSTAGRAM: @giaaloren
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Introducing the wisdom of Brooklynn Skinner! Enjoy this super special, holiday edition, end of year special of Mishaps, Magic and Mayhem. This week we’re going a bit of a different direction by bringing on a member of the next, next wave with 8 year old, Brooklynn! She is brave, fierce and was the absolute perfect guest to wrap up the 2023 season of MMM.
We hope you have a beautiful New Years and are getting excited for 2024. There is a lot of beauty coming your way!
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“As I’m entering into this next year of life, I’m wanting to just be me. I don’t have to have any labels, I don’t have to have any fancy, identifying letters after my name, I just want to be me.” - Kolleen Harrison
MEET KOLLEEN
Kolleen is a Certified Yoga Guide, Inquiry/Spiritual Coach and Soul Restoration Teacher.
Her work provides tools for self exploration, discovery and acceptance, a more grounded and centered way of being, and a resurgence for life.
She recently has created Yoga for The Pause (peri, meno, post), knowing as she moves through it that others may need support too!
CONNECT WITH KOLLEEN
Website: www.kolleenharrison.com/
Instagram: @kolleenharrison_
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YES! In this week's episode Chloe teaches us how we are always evolving and how finding a safe space to do the inner work and aligning yourself with people who allow you to create and hold that space for yourself is needed. Understanding how to hone into your intuition to pair that intuition with the ideas, concepts and strategies of a Full Body Yes, is where we need to be. If it’s not a Full Body Yes, then it’s a No. If you don’t feel that Yes from head to toe then it might not be meant for you. It’s beautiful to see the magic unfolding of becoming your authentic self.
MEET CHLOE
Chloe Redmond is a leader in digital marketing, influencer partnerships, and social media management. A chance opportunity to work with Chopra Global (Deepak Chopra’s wellness company) in 2020 left her with the understanding of how mindfulness and marketing can co-exist. She is dedicated in helping entrepreneurs reach their pure potentiality through intentional and intuitive marketing practices. Fun Fact: Chloe is also an intuitive healer. Her mission: to teach others how to put their authentic self into play while targeting their niche and discovering creative partnerships.
CONNECT WITH CHLOE
Instagram: @vinovaqueraconsulting
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Can you take five minutes? Join us this week with Maria Mayes as she emphasizes the importance of taking just five minutes each day to center yourself and how it’s okay to be two things at once. There may even be a guided five minute meditation at the end of this one!
MEET MARIA:
Maria Mayes is a Meditation Teacher, Well-Being Coach and the founder of Take 5, LLC, a Wellness Company dedicated to Health Empowerment, Stress Management, and Mindful Consumption. Bridging the gap between traditional wellness practices and the corporate world, Take 5 seamlessly integrates Breathwork, Meditation, Yoga, and Mindfulness into the workplace, from the conference room to the cocktail table. With the intention of providing a simplified pathway to inner peace, Maria condenses techniques and teachings into easily digestible formats that align with the busy lives of today's professionals. She launched the Chakras & Chardonnay podcast this year to bring these teachings to a larger audience. Maria is a mom of two teens and is deeply committed to the mental well-being of adolescents. In addition to teaching teenage groups at a behavioral health center she’s a Customer Success Manager at Kooth, USA, where she facilitates the Central Valley's adoption of Soluna, a newly introduced mental wellness and personal growth app free to youth aged 13-25 throughout California and funded by through the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI).
CONNECT WITH MARIA:
@take5health
@chakrasandchardonnay
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What better way to kick off the holiday season and our 80th episode than with COOKIES!
“My motto this year is that I’m coming from a place of YES. Saying yes to myself, my clients, new and challenging opportunities, all of it.” - Michelle DeLucia
A MESSAGE FROM MICHELLE
I really love baking. At any given time my home smells of vanilla cookies or brownies and I live for it. My least favorite part is the clean up. I am also my biggest critic and have learned to embrace the mindset that I am trying my best with each and every cookie I create. Comparison is the thief of joy and there are some insanely talented cookiers out there!
I am always excited to focus on new themes I have yet to create until now. I love cookies and am excited to share my passion for baking and creativity in the kitchen with all of you.
CONNECT WITH MICHELLE
Instagram: @doughgirl805
Website: www.doughgirlcookies.com
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"If you have integrity you can’t be everything to everyone. I’m not everybody’s cup of tea. In order to be someone’s cup of tea you automatically are not someone else’s cup of tea. And that’s okay. I celebrate that." - Ava Moreno
Ava Moreno entered the yoga and fitness community through her first love: dance. She began her dance training in Massachusetts as a toddler, training in all forms of dance. After having struggled with a severe eating disorder when she began her professional dance career at age 16, Ava found Colleen Quinn, an incredible mentor and inspiration to her through the form of a personal trainer and physical therapist. Ava has also struggled with several injuries in dance due to her hypermobility, including a medial patellofemoral ligament knee reconstruction, leading her to look into deeper ways of understanding and helping her body. Although Ava had first been introduced to yoga at age 11 through dance, it was not until she entered recovery from her eating disorder that she began practicing regularly, discovering the peace, focus, and stability -- both physically and mentally -- it brought her. Throughout her recovery, Ava studied nutrition and began to explore the yoga, fitness, and wellness world.
Inspired by her trainer, Colleen, Ava went on to receive her personal training certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine while dancing professionally in New York City. Shortly after, at the age of 20, she completed her RYT 200-hour yoga teacher training with David Vendetti and Todd Skoglund of South Boston Yoga in 2014. Her training certified her through Yoga Alliance in vinyasa, restorative, and prenatal yoga. She completed her 50 hour yin yoga training with Rebekah Rivera in 2016, her 300 hours for her RYT 500-hour certification with Julia Planine-Troiani in 2017, and an additional 300 hour training with Rebekah Rivera in 2018-2019, all through Hot 8 Yoga. In the spring of 2019, Ava completed an aerial yoga teacher training with Lei Lei de Kirby of Levity Aerial Yoga in San Luis Obispo, and she helped create Breathe & Fly (aerial yoga for kids) through Breathe & Learn, a program by Joanie Plake designed to bring yoga and mindfulness to children. Most recently, she completed an additional 50-hour yin yoga training with Bernie Clark and Diana Batts at Semperviva Yoga in Vancouver, completed a somatics training with Trina Altman, as well as received her reformer certification through RockIt Body Pilates. She now leads yin yoga, yoga barre, and 200 hour vinyasa-based teacher trainings, as well as offers continuing education for instructors of all kinds.
Ava is passionate about helping others find their own physical, mental, and emotional strength through physical movement and subtler meditation work. Yoga, Pilates, personal training, dance, meditation, breathwork, and general movement are her methods of doing so, with her background and career in dance as an advantage. Ava is always eager to learn more from those around her, including her clients and students. She understands that each student and client has a different body, with a different structure, which affects not only movement and range of motion, but also the movement pathways the body takes. Ava’s philosophy for her teaching and training is to recognize and tap into your own individual needs as a student to be able to find a balance of push and pull, challenge and ease, and growth and grounding.
After recovering from her knee surgery and dancing professionally again in Boston, Ava moved to Los Angeles in March 2016 to pursue her passions of all things movement, energy, and wellness. She started practicing sound healing and offers sound baths both online and in person throughout the Los Angeles area. Most recently, she created THE WORK by Ava, an online platform for all things yoga, movement, and meditation.
CONNECT:
Instagram: @avamoreno
Website: www.theworkbyava.com
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"I was so lucky to have someone who actually asked me: What do I want? What do I want to do? What do I want to be? What do I want to accomplish in my life?"
Nicole Grant is the Co-Founder of San Luis Obispo Guide, a wife, mother, and unexpected adventurer! From growing up in Bakersfield to the high rises of Seattle and back to California, nothing has gone according to plan...but it's been in those moments where the mayhem, magic, and mishaps occurred.
CONNECT WITH NICOLE:
Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok: @sanluisobispoguide
Email: hello@sanluisobispoguide.com
Website: sanluisobispoguide.com
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“When you shift your mentality from life happening TO you to life happening FOR you, suddenly you banish blame, claim your power back, and get your agency to create and manifest what it is you actually want to create from that moment.”
KIMBERLY
I believe in miracles, Manolos, and that there is power and profit in mistakes. A former Miss Congeniality, powered by green juice, Italian espresso, and gallons of glitter, I am proud to have helped hundreds of leaders build their empires, breakthrough their self-limiting beliefs, revolutionize their relationships, and rewrite their stories of self-sabotage into a story of success, in all areas of their life.
For as long as I can remember I’ve been obsessed with stories of women who go from rags to riches, from fear to success, and vice versa. What separates those who cave in to their circumstances while others climb to the top?
Learn more about Kimberly’s story in her full bio here:
https://www.crownyourselfmembers.com/about
Website: www.crownyourselfmembers.com
Instagram: @CrownYourself.Now
@Kimberly.Spencer
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"I’ve lived one lifetime after another within my 35 years and have learned that you can’t have light without darkness. As deep as I was going was also the trajectory of how high I realized I could reach." - Megan
There were so, so many nuggets throughout this powerful conversation. Megan is an absolute light and inspiration, and we cannot wait for you to listen to her many journeys and lifetimes throughout her life.
ABOUT MEGAN
Megan Camille is a psychic and intuitive business consultant who has built her two 7-figure and multi-6-figure businesses from scratch, relying solely on her intuition and inner guidance. As a mother with no college education, Megan understands firsthand the challenges that come with starting a business from the ground up while raising kids.
At the age of 19, she was sex trafficked and prostituted, an experience that taught her about the harsh darkness of life, but also about the light of opportunity with business. Compelled by a fire to never settle for mediocrity, Megan used her innate intuition and psychic abilities to build a successful consulting business that empowers her clients to generate their next 6 + 7 figures, while creating lives of sovereignty, joy, and abundance. She embodies her own principles having since founded her own happily ever after with her husband and now five children.
She firmly believes that business is 80% energetics and 20% strategy. Her clients have gone on to leave their corporate careers and create successful multi-six-figure businesses, add additional streams of income, and have their first million-dollar years.
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Instagram: @themegancamille
Website: www.megancamille.com
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Begin with the end in mind so that we can be fully present in today.
Jenna is an End of Life Doula and founder of The Light Hereafter. After spending the last five years as a travel nurse, she found her home and calling here on the Central Coast of California. Working in healthcare for almost 20 years and as a nurse for the last 10 years, Jenna worked with death and the dying substantially. What she knows is this: As a culture and as a country, we need to provide better death care. This is her passion and her purpose.
Jenna is here to provide a grounded presence, advocacy, peace and ease to those during their sacred walk to the end of life. To create a culture where we see death as a beautiful, engaging experience. A time of reflection, purpose, beauty and peace. Not only creating an environment where we take part in our own deaths, but creating a life where we no longer fear the end of it.
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Website: www.thelighthereafter.com
IG: @jennagolias / @thelighthereafter
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“It’s not that I’m trying to be shocking for shocks sake. I’m trying to get peoples attention because this has been ignored for too long. Women have been dismissed for too long.”
Natalie Garay is f*cking tired of hearing about women not receiving the resources needed to properly care for their mind and body after having kids, no matter how long ago that was. To help ease their pain she has created The Natalie Garay Methode, a holistic practice specializing in pelvic floor, c-section, and diastasis recti rehabilitation.
Natalie is also the founder and CEO of You Need {ther happy}, the makers of therapeutic mists featuring homeopathic flower essences and organic essential oils. Their most popular product is Calm the F*ck Down. She holds a BA in dance from UCSB, is a Master Certified Pilates Instructor, and Master Flower Essence Therapist.
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www.nataliesayswtf.com
IG: @nataliesayswtf
Pilates video library: https://nataliesayswtf.com/video-library
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Laurice has been in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2009, and from the moment she began, she knew that this was her forever career. Her experience in ABA has been diverse ranging from in-home direct services, to working as a Family Teacher in a group home, to teaching in an ABA preschool classroom, and serving as a School Based Behavior Specialist.
She received her Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Psychology from University of Phoenix, went on to earn her Master’s of Science degree in School Psychology with a Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential from National University. She also completed a Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Brandman University, and passed the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) exam to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
With such a varied background in behavior analysis, she is passionate about providing services to a wide array of individuals in need and a wide array of services that can connect school and home programs, advocate for students in schools, assist with those that choose to homeschool, and even provide support on health and fitness journeys.
She currently lives on the beautiful Central Coast of California with her husband, son, and their three furbabies (two labradoodles and one cat). When she is not working or homeschooling her son, she enjoys spending time in nature, especially at the beach, and working.
She is excited to bring her knowledge and skills to help clients reach their goals!
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email: laurice.seely@beyondbehaviorconsulting.org
website: beyondbehaviorconsulting.org
Instagram: @reeseseely / @beyondbehaviorconsultingllc
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Erin Kempe’s career in the culinary world started back in her home state of Texas where she worked in several restaurants, which helped to develop her love for food and wine. A move to Las Vegas brought her to work with culinary masters and James Beard winners like Hubert Keller of Fleur de Lys, Rick Moonen of RM Seafood, Wolfgang Puck of Cut and Spago and Shawn McClain of Sage. After meeting Paolo in 2007, she became passionate and eager to help with the wine making. Her knowledge of wine seemed to grow with every vintage and her dream to become a winemaker began to take shape. Together with Paolo, she created a new label under her name, KEMPE which will be focusing on Bordeaux varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, some Bordeaux Blends, with a Rose’ and white blend as well. In 2014, Paolo and Erin decided “roll the dice” and go “all in” to pursue wine making full-time, and left Las Vegas to open their tasting room in Los Olivos. Today, Barbieri & Kempe wines have expanded to offer unique white and rose’ options as well as different varietals and blends.
Website: www.barbieriwines.com
Instagram: @barbieri_kempe_wines
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This episode was full of so much love. Tyler and Tamerri continuously hype each other up, encourage each other, and share love between each others stories. Coming out of tragedy and being a light to the world, this taurus, scorpio rising, is unapologetic about her journey, her career, and creating a life she's proud of.
MORE ABOUT TAMERRI
Tamerri Ater (AstroFashionista) is a Certified Professional Astrologer, Reiki Practitioner and founder of Gift of the Nile, products for spiritual wellness, rooted in Ancient Egyptian ritual. With over 15 years of experience, Tamerri has advised thousands of people on how to tap into their personal gifts to align with their soul’s destiny, life purpose, career path, and improve and attract healthy relationships and partnerships.
A lover of aesthetics, Tamerri used the power of astrology to help guide career advancements as Head of Product Development and a Global Marketing Professional for leading global brands Versed Skincare (founding team member), Unilever Prestige (Murad & Dermalogica), Hearst Magazines (Marie Claire) and Instructor at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising,
Tamerri merges her beauty background and mystical talents to collaborate with brands like Smashbox, Glamglow, ColourPop, BH Cosmetics, eSalon and Awe Inspired, and has been featured on Buzzfeed, iHeartRadio, Who What Wear, Pop Sugar, Bustle, The Coveteur, Real Simple, Business of Fashion, Beauty Independent, The Cut, Total Beauty, and a multitude of panels and podcasts.
Tamerri has a B.A. In TV Production from Loyola Marymount University and an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Website:
www.astrofashionista.com | www.thegiftofthenile.com
Social media:
Instagram: @AstroFashionista | @GiftOfTheNile
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Can you believe we’ve already reached our 70TH EPISODE?! We are astounded! This week we sat down with not one, but two phenomenal women who shared all about their organization The Village For Mama’s and uplifting and empowering women through their mothering journeys
MORE ABOUT SARAH AND AMIRA
Amira is an attorney who has worked to support women pursuing safety, justice and freedom for the last decade. Though she no longer practices law, she remains devoted to elevating mama’s stories and voices. She is grateful to be raising a curious and determined baby boy with the help of an extraordinary village of support.
Sarah is a DONA certified birth doula, pre and postnatal Pilates instructor, yoga teacher and breath-work facilitator residing in Venice, California. She and her partners founded the Village in defense of a woman's right to think for herself AND her right to have all the support, services and supplies she deserves throughout her mothering journey. Sarah has no children of her own, but she really loves yours!
GET CONNECTED
@thevillageformamas
www.thevillageformamas.org
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Would you like a happy thought?
In August, 2021, Kristin started a fiber arts business and handed out Happy Thoughts for free. The magic that occurred through that experience resulted in the creation of Happy Thought products! She says that she can’t process it all, but has learned that we’re really all the same and we’re all unique little butterflies. We have so much to offer and loving ourselves and believing in ourselves is the first step to finding our magic. In August, 2022, she started selling ‘365 Days of Happy Thoughts’ to help us love ourselves a little bit more and in turn love this world a little more! Kristin is now a “happy thought”-sharing-mobile-fiber-artist making her dream a reality by jumping off scary societal cliffs, serving others and crafting away.
@happythoughtsbykristin
www.kristinchin.com
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Join us for a conversation with the incredible Whitney Dosty - athlete, gold medalist, bathing suit designer, entrepreneur, and puzzle lover!
@whitneydosty
@wavelengthswimwear
wavelengthswimwear.com
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I’m Christy and I am a coach, mentor, healer, podcaster, author and change-maker, but LOVE is what I want to be known for. I am a self-proclaimed Happiness Hussy on a mission to spread happiness as far and wide as possible. I am an Adventure Guide for Life, filled with a passion to help whole-ass humans to get the f*ck unstuck in their relationship with themselves so that they can consciously create the happy (blissful, even!) life, relationships and impact that they truly desire and deserve!
It is my vision to inspire and empower women to reclaim their power, drop the overwhelm in favor of balance and confidence, and ultimately create the happy and aligned life of their dreams. I am passionate about showing women how to find more inner peace, embrace radical self love and acceptance, and become the conscious creator of their lives all while keeping it SIMPLE and FUN! If you’re ready to turn your MESS into your MESSage and create massive impact in the world, I would love to connect. I am passionate about helping more changemakers to become unf*ckwithable so that they can use their unique voice to change the world. I love you! Now lets go do some epic shit, shall we?
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Rebecca Lynn (RebL) is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, speaker, writer, coach, and leadership expert. She currently runs her own coaching practice where she works with individuals and teams to become more self-aware, and to break out of the roles they take on based on societal expectations and individual limiting beliefs, especially when those cause harm. Rebecca is especially passionate about helping women see themselves through the lens of trauma, social pressures, and their own self-imposed expectations so they can emerge as their most authentic, whole self.
Rebecca Lynn loves speaking to teams about team dynamics and communication, and the value of vulnerability and holding space. She also loves bringing awareness to groups and organizations about the presence and impacts of trauma on individuals and the team.
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Instagram: @reblcoaching / Website: www.reblcoaching.com
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This week we sat down with Nicole Holst, an Intuitive Life Purpose Coach who helps busy women overcome what holds them back, trust their intuition, and fulfill their true soul purpose by finding the courage and confidence to pursue what really lights them up. Nicole overcame her own fears and mindset blocks to turn 4 of her small-town childhood dreams into profitable businesses in NYC where she still lives her passions to this day. Since 2005 she has transformed thousands of lives from the homeless on the streets to socialites on 5th Avenue by helping them release their past trauma, unlearn social conditioning, and build confidence-boosting skills.
Her mission is to help as many women as possible reclaim their power to create their most intentional, authentic lives so they can experience more freedom, ease, and fulfillment every day and live life on their terms. Nicole's journey is proof that when you align your mind, body, and soul to become an energetic magnet to your intentions, the Universe lines up magical manifestations beyond your wildest dreams. As she says, "Trust how you feel because it's the only thing that's real."
CONNECT WITH NICOLE:
See more about Nicole and her holistic energy alignment coaching programs and tarot readings on her website at www.followyoursoulpath.com
Instagram: @nicolenadineproducer
Book your free 30 min. coaching/consultation call with Nicole
Join her supportive Facebook community for free weekly readings and monthly self-care workshops
Free Soul Purpose Guide to clarify your vision and manifest your wildest dreams!
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Anxiety, connection to nature, connection to yourself, meditation, grounding practices and remembering to pause and be grateful are all major themes in today's inspiring episode with Tess Jewell-Larsen.
@tessjewelllarsen // www.tytoniyoga.com
MORE ABOUT TESS:
Hi! I'm Tess and I'm so excited to meet you! I am a nature loving, stress and burnout coach and podcast host who talks a lot about stress & anxiety and embodied wellness.
Why do I talk a lot about stress, anxiety and embodied wellness? Because I've struggled with anxiety since I was very little and I've dealt with persistent back pain since my early 20s and I burned out in my early 30s and I know how debilitating they all can be... and I also know (now) that both of those things play into each other AND they can be healed!
After years of just getting by—and let's be honest not managing stress and anxiety well, which led to me completely burning out—I wanted to learn how to THRIVE. I refused to believe that "just getting by" was the best I could do, so I turned to yoga and mindfulness.
At first it was a bit of a rocky road because I didn't know how to best use the tools that were out there for my specific needs and I didn't have good internal communication with myself. But through years of study, spending a lot of time re-connecting with myself, testing out what worked (and what didn't!), training with some amazing teachers from all over the world, I've built up a pretty powerful toolkit.
I want to share that toolkit with you and help you meet yourself where you are, find the tools that work best for you and help you reach your goals (and more)!
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Feeling so inspired and invigorated after this one! Kristi is an absolute powerhouse and speaks so much truth in this episode. From getting out of your own way to learning that mistakes are just pieces of information along your journey and reframing the mayhem in your life to lead you to your full potential - we were so honored to chat with Kristi this week. Make sure to follow her on Instagram @flourishwithkristi and listen to her new podcast The Kristi Jones Show!
MORE ABOUT KRISTI
Kristi helps women make the transformation to live with purpose, gain clarity and let go of what no longer serves them to be the best version of themself. She is passionate to guide women to see all the possibilities and potential in them in order to achieve their dreams, and live a more vibrant, full version of their life. She guides women into more confidence, removing limiting beliefs and creating a life they love. Before becoming a lifestyle blogger, coach and mentor in 2019 , her career of over 25 years is in multi-family housing. She started in the apartment business at 26 as a leasing agent, and by the age of 32, started her first company in multi-family asset management, Alliance Management Group. She grew AMG's management portfolio to over 80 million in multi-family housing. In 2008 at age 38, Kristi was one of the founders and partners in Carlsbad Management Group which reached over 500 million in its management portfolio. Today, CMG operates in Oklahoma as a developer, owner and manager of apartment communities. Kristi is available to do speaking (live and virtual) and offers coaching inside
her membership group, The KJ Inner Circle. One on one coaching is also available.
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GRISEL PUIG-SNIDER: Born and raised on the island of Puerto Rico, my roots grew in the Taino traditions of my grandmothers and the wise elders of our community. From a young age I witnessed them preparing medicine from herbs and plants collected as necessary in the moment from our own soil. Not until I moved to the United States did I recognize and begin cultivating this heritage in order to share with family, friends, and community the wisdom of the green species. They speak…I only listen. They guide me…I am only the conduit. For the past fifteen years I have educated myself and strengthened the connection with the power of medicinal plants. I have been blessed to study with Rosemary Gladstar, Candis Cantin, Rocio Alarcon, among others, women who share their sacred knowledge with integrity. I invite you to discover, learn, and practice knowledge handed down through generations. We can give our children a gift that is imperative for the well-being of humanity.
@griselpuigsnider
@sacredearthruemedies
www.sacredearthremedies.com
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ADRIENNE SMITH: After 15 years of experience leading a business, I've gained an appreciation for the strategies necessary to overcome obstacles and reach success. Drawing on firsthand knowledge of how it feels being stuck in a rut while striving to accomplish goals, I'm enthusiastic about sharing the systems I’ve used with others. I'm a world record-breaking athlete who has turned their determination into success. Now, I offer these same goal setting methods to help my clients transform anxiety and ignite passion in life! Together we make the seemingly impossible possible - just as demonstrated by rowing across the Pacific Ocean with flying colors under 34 days. Now I'm building a movement of EXPANDED AWARENESS to cure the personal energy crisis in our world through creative connection, storytelling and intuition-based wellness programs. And no… you don’t have to row across any ocean!
@theadriennesmith
www.alignedlivingnow.com
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This week we chatted with Larissa Soehn in an incredibly transparent and breathtaking conversation as she opens up about her journey through motherhood and all of the astonishing magic and devastating mishaps and mayhem along the way. (Trigger Warning: miscarriage, suicidal thoughts. Please listen with care). Larissa Soehn is a three time international best selling author and the CEO of Next Page Publishing Inc. As the company’s founder, Larissa’s mission is to help aspiring authors unleash the power of their book on the world and use it to grow their businesses. As the mom to a beautiful little girl, her goal is to set an example for her daughter that they can both be proud of.
Connect with Larissa at larissasoehn.coach or on Instagram @Larissa_Soehn and @Next_Page_Publishing
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As the CEO and Founder of Aligned Mind, Emily Sullivan helps physically and mentally burnt-out entrepreneurs transform into healthier, more balanced business leaders with greater impact while improving their health and relationships. She does this by teaching proven techniques to re-wire the brain. Emily is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Behavioral Change Specialist, IIN Certified Holistic Health Coach and Master Practitioner of NLP and Hypnosis.
Get better connected with Emily @iamemilysullivan or www.iamemilysullivan.com
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As we close out Mental Health and Lyme Disease Awareness month, we released a special episode with teammate Nicki where we discuss the impact of mental health and lyme disease and the importance of spreading awareness about the topics. And remember, we’re always here if you need anything. We love you! Visit lymedisease.org for more information about Lyme Disease.
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Whether you’ve already set boundaries in your life and just need a reminder of the importance of them, you’re at a place where you know you need to begin setting boundaries, or if you are completely unaware that boundaries are an option - there are SO many mic drop moments in this conversation! We can’t wait for you to listen! Let us know what nuggets you gained in the comments!
MORE ABOUT GAVIE
Gavie Remaly is the Tarot guide at Luxi Enchanted and helps overwhelmed women find balance in their lives by using the Tarot to identify where boundaries can be set. After her own battle three years ago with fear of speaking up for her needs and falling into the darkness of chaos, she wants women to understand their own voice is their strongest advocate for creating a balance they are happy to live with day in and day out. Gavie is most active on Instagram. You can learn more about her and her services on her website luxienchanted.square.site.
GET CONNECTED WITH GAVIE
Website: https://luxienchanted.square.site/
Booking: https://luxienchanted.square.site/s/appointments
Instagram: @luxienchanted
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Mira Taylor is a Spiritually Integrative Therapist, Organizational Wellness Consultant & Subconscious Medium who focuses on guiding clientele toward a more approachable and practical sense of wellness by combining concepts of psychology, spirituality, philosophy, and sustainable living practices.
Chef Candice is cooking up a storm in this interview, and we are eating it up! @chefcandice
Candice Custodio was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and now permanently resides on the beautiful Central Coast. Raised in a Latin household with food culture influences from Mexico, Costa Rica, and Puerto Rico, food and cooking has always been a part of Chef Candice’s life. She did not pursue her Culinary passions until later in life, first becoming the first in her family to graduate college earning a Political Science B.A. from the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo.
After spending several years behind a desk in the office life, she was gifted with a lay off and severance pay that she used to attend the New School of Cooking. With the guidance of exceptional teachers and mentors, Chef Candice propelled herself up the culinary ladder. After some time at the Langham Hotel, she launched Chef Candice LLC, a quickly successful Private Chef business catering to elite clients in Beverly Hills and the greater Los Angeles area. Now residing in Creston, near Paso Robles, Chef Candice spent some time exercising her culinary prowess as a Sous Chef and then Executive Chef at prominent local vineyards. She has since reopened the doors of Chef Candice LLC and is showcasing her talents as a Freelance Chef in collaboration with local businesses, restaurants, Chefs, and private clients. She is currently the Chef at Kindred Oak Farm in Paso Robles.
This one's for the fashionistas! What a FUN and insightful conversation! Lisa is a sustainable Wardrobe Stylist, Writer, Curator of the 55,000 Dresses Collection and a Disability Rights Advocate. She has so much wisdom about your wardrobe and style being a way to express yourself and tell your story, and sheds light on being resourceful, sustainable, and excited about your wardrobe!
More about Lisa:
I have been a student of fashion for the majority of my life. Thanks to Italian designer Gianni Versace I fell in love with fashion at age 10 and I have never looked back. I adore contemporary fashion but I have a great respect for fashion's past and how continually relevent it is. In the current fashion landscape where 'Fast Fashion' and even faster tends reign supreme I opted to take a slower and more eco-friendly approach to personal and professional styling.I specialize in re-styling Fashion's past in a current way. Re-wearing or giving a new life to a Vintage piece of clothing or an accessory is a sustainable way to express your individual style story. Great style to me isn't always about consumption, it is about authenticity and creativity. I have assisted countless women though EVOLUTION VINTAGE connect with their authentic selves though personal style. I am currently curating the 55,000 Dress Collection and finding a home for this incredible compilation of Fashion's Past.We can all easily grab something off the rack, follow 'the herd' and duplicate trends but I always favor careful curation of an individual looks and collective wardrobe for myself and my clients.Personal style extends beyond your wardrobe into your home, your events and your life in general. Are you telling your authentic style story?
Instagram: @lisagraystone @55thousanddresses
Website: www.lisagraystone.com
Shop: www.evolution-vintage.com
Claudia Olsen, a breast cancer survivor and advocate, stepped into the studio this week and shared her story as openly and authentically as we ever could have asked.
More about Claudia:
Where did my story start? My story started when I was born in Oaxaca, Mexico 50 years ago. Since then my life has had many twists and turns, although most of them have been good. I moved to SLO 25 years ago when I married my husband Jon. We have two daughters that are 16 and 11 years old. I have been an active member of our community and have been teaching our daughters the importance of community service. We have volunteered raising funds/food for the SLO Food Bank, Lumina Alliance (former Women’s Shelter), First Fruits Farms, the Homeless Shelter, prepping and serving at the Grass Roots Thanks Giving dinner, Jack’s Helping Hand, and harvesting veggies for Glean SLO. My hope is that our help can make a difference in our community.
My hardship in the medical world started when on 2-22-22 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. For me, it was an early detection and there were no symptoms or lumps. Never in my wildest Dreams did I ever imagine that I was going to have breast cancer. The first 3 weeks after my diagnosis were super intense. I was devastated. After reaching out to other women that were cancer survivors, I decided to take charge of my care and put on my warrior armor to fight this horrible illness. I put everything on hold regarding family and work; at the time we were in the middle of setting up our Airbnb.
To win this battle I had to prepare for it so I started eating a clean diet and ate lots of broccoli micro greens. I underwent therapy to better understand my feelings and I started watching funny movies because I needed to laugh more. But above all, praying and meditation were the mediums that helped me turn my cancer into a blessing. Till this day I still believe I’m alive thanks to all the prayers from my family and friends. Through meditation, I discovered childhood trauma that I wasn’t aware of previously. It was like I had opened the Pandora’s Box from my past. I decided to go to UCLA for my medical care and it has been the best decision of my life besides marrying Jon and having my girls. It wasn’t an easy process, but I’m very blessed that I had my family and friends supporting me. My first breast biopsy report said that my cancer was stage 2 but the surgeon thought that because of the size of my tumor could actually be a stage 3. I visualized my tumor shrinking and I was using my meditation app up to 8 times per day to keep my anxiety at bay and mind clear. After my surgery, they found out out that my cancer was stage 1. I truly believe that my surgery and biopsy results are a miracle. Currently, I am cancer-free but as for anyone being diagnosed with cancer, this battle will continue for the rest of our lives.
I believe that by sharing my story I can empower women, specially the Latinx community to break the stigma and misconceptions about early cancer detection and being cured. This past year, eight people have reached out to me when they were diagnosed with cancer. I have helped them in various ways, like making appointments and seeking a second opinion.
In a way Cancer was a rebirth for me and my story will continue …
This week we sat down with two women from The Love Tower Team to talk about their mission and what love means to each of us.
THE LOVE TOWER:
A monument of love for the world. The Love Tower At Ashah will be a sacred monument of LOVE which serves as a symbolic reminder for humanity to choose love over everything. This sacred space will be home to our Music-Enhanced Heart Meditation Experience and Programs where people from all around the world can experience and cultivate love through music, art, dance, and meditations. Due to the current state of the world, from the effects of the pandemic, political unrest, and the rise of cultural conflicts - we live in a world divided by differences. To counter greater division, we are sharing the message of choosing love over everything to unite humanity with a shared purpose: LOVE. For love is the foundation for all acts of good and philanthropy, because love can transcend all else. The Love Tower at Ashah is the first monument of its kind and will be a physical representation of our world where unconditional love is the main focus. Learn more at thelovetower.com or instagram.com/thelovetower
"This was my push [to pursue my passion]. This was the opportunity. I had to be pushed. I had to be forced to go and do the thing."
BIO: Robyn Taylor is a mom to 3, wife, multi-passionate Entrepreneur, Career Coach and Podcast Host of Embrace Your Bravery. She is on a mission to serve and inspire women to live a live they LOVE by embracing their bravery and taking action in the direction of their dreams. Through her coaching, community and podcasts she is here to help you courageously step into a life of purpose.
CONNECT WITH ROBYN:
Instagram: @robyn_lynne
Facebook: @ROBYNLYNNE33
LinkedIn: @robynltaylor
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/embrace-your-bravery/id1618348349
EPISODE 50! WOW, we truly cannot believe that we are already on our 50TH episode 💕 Thank you to all of the incredible women who we’ve gotten a chance to talk to over the last year. Your stories are so powerful, impactful, fun, and embody exactly why we do what we do with the Women Making Waved platform. We are blown away and can’t wait to share today’s episode with the incredible Jasmine Pickett 💕
BIO: Hello! My name is Jasmine Pickett, and I am a central coast entrepreneur inspiring those around me through creativity and movement! I have always been a promoter of all kinds of movement, especially through sport. I developed one of my businesses, Jazzy Fit, in 2014, where I work with youth athletes on sports development and psychological development. In addition to Jazzy Fit, I've used my love for creativity in my J Hope Creations: Handmade designs by Jaz, business and my Hope Gold Publishing business, where I write children's books based on the adventures of myself and my unicycle, Lulu! Together, we are changing the world...one wheel at a time!
Cheryl Medeiros is an absolute ray of sunshine and a self-proclaimed optimistic realist. She is a mother, real estate professional, business woman, owns 80 acres, and the list goes on! It was an absolute joy getting the opportunity to sit down with her for this weeks episode to talk about getting rid of unnecessary stress in your life, breaking out of the ‘golden handcuffs,’ staying strong through long health journeys, and the importance of how in her life, knowledge is power, and sharing has to lead to healing. Enjoy!
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BIO: Cheryl Medeiros is a ray of sunshine and an optimistic realist! The woman has never met a stranger and loves to connect with people and connect people to they people they need to know! She’s created a vast network of friends and professional colleagues throughout the Central Coast in the 20 years she has lived here.
She is a Real Estate Professional, helping people buy their perfect home or investment property, sell their home, or investment so they can achieve their next goals. She is also a short term rental consultant, assisting property owners launch or rebrand their vacation rentals for optimal profit and 5 star reviews!
After several years of hosting Au Pairs she started helping educate parents about the enriching cultural experience of hosting to solve their childcare needs, and support Central Coast Host Families and Au Pairs through their time together.
She is passionate about speaking authentically about her life experiences, especially the challenging parts, because if she can help even a single person through their own experience by not feeling alone, then her challenge was worthwhile.
Cheryl’s favorite part of her life is raising her 3 amazing daughters with her husband. They moved their family to an 80 acre property in rural Santa Margarita to give their kids room to roam and the opportunity to get dirty and safely learn through experiences. They have 4 dogs, 3 sheep, and 13 goats.
Jocelyn Reaves brought her whole heart to the conversations today to speak on confidence, entrepreneurship, trauma, taking tiny steps toward success, boundaries and the power of meditation, manifestation and ‘I am’ statements.
@JosMichelle / @confidencedaily / @coached_it
This conversation blew us away. What better day to release Dana’s remarkable story than on a day full of love? This women embodies love, fight, and positivity, and we cannot wait for you to hear her story 🦋
Whether you are fighting it yourself or have ever known someone fighting breast cancer, Malibu Dana is an absolute light in this space. The biggest sense of humor, the brightest heart, and living life to the fullest with so much gratitude, join us this week as Malibu Dana takes us through her own journey being a survivor of breast cancer, and how she is now serving all of her Butterflies in the community. We love you Dana!
“I created Ace of Cakes for the food network… bunch of shows.. but all those long production hours and stress took their toll.. even though I LOVED it.. just had to change my narrative .. and now I get to help breast cancer patients.” ~Malibu Dana
@MalibuDana // www.malibudana.me
Lisa Peach of Kindred Oak Farm sat down with us to chat about family, kindred spirits, and how finding her niche allowed her to express her creativity and confidence. @KindredOakFarm
Lisa is a wife, mother, daughter, sister, gardener, farmer, entrepreneur, and fur-momma. She is a master of none but still remains curious enough to learn about things that interest her, and is never afraid to dive in and figure it out along the way. She is a lover of creation whether it's spaces, food, design, a vibe, family fun or just memories, and will always love the act of discovering and learning.
We're joined this week for a Part 2 with Georgina Ojanlon! Go back to episode 20 to hear her part one if you haven't already!
If you need a major mood booster, this is the episode for you! Lisa is the epitome of strength, positivity, sunshine and gratitude, and we were so lucky to get to sit down with her today.
Tatiana Dudyez PART 1. Continue listening to the conversation in Part 2 in the coming weeks.
For our 40th (!!!) episode we sat down with Gabriella Greco as she unveils the first few layers of the never ending onion of her experience and wisdom! Can't wait to sit back down with her to go even deeper!
The Holidays might feel like a lot of pressure and obligations. We're here to chat and take our conversation way back to share some ideas on ways you can relax and get a little more Jolly this season.
For this weeks episode we wanted to take you back to the beginning of how our team got connected, the journey Women Making Waves has gone through over the years, and the friendships we've grown along the way. We have the best team, and though a few of them are missing from this episode, we can't wait for you to get a little background on how we all came to be!
This month we opened space for a conversation around bringing awareness to suicide. We talked to 5 incredibly brave women who shared their personal stories, experiences and wisdom on this topic in a powerful and emotional round table. CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses a wide range of topics from depression, anxiety, and mental-health challenges to suicide and suicidal-ideation. Please take care when listening to this episode. If you are experiencing a mental or suicidal crisis, please call or text 988.
We first sat down with Evelyn for episode 12 and just felt there was so much more to discuss. This week, take an even deeper dive in this PART 2 with Evelyne Brink!
Cacao, movement, and change being the only constant in life... Enjoy this week's episode with Alexa Buerger of Alexa B Alchemy
Join us as we talk to Sarah Falvo as she helps in normalizing and destigmatizing the cannabis industry, provides tips for women in fundraising positions, and encourages saying yes to opportunities.
Join us for a convo with everyones favorite hype woman, unicorn, cheerleader... Mariah Eaves!
On a journey through mishaps, magic and mayhem to impact 1 million women, with the incredible Miriam Burlakovsky
Inbal of Like Minded Collective sat down with us this week to chat about the full gamete of Mishaps, Magic and Mayhem on her road through entrepreneurship
This was such a fun and wild ride of an episode! Listen to hear all of Evelyne’s whimsical journies, hilarious and profound stories through her one woman show, getting kicked out of acting school, her history with Madonna, and then coming out as a life and confidence coach!
We are so excited to have been able to sit down with Jill Drexhage this week to talk about her business journey
This week we sat down with the one and only Donut Princess, Mayly Tao. And WOW, what an incredible woman. Join us in hearing about her story, her family and culture, and all of the massive waves she's creating around the world.
We are so excited to have been joined by WaveMaker Zahnae this week! This lady is doing BIG things making waves in the tech industry, and following her passion of being a comedian.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, this week we sat down with Nawal as she talks about her journey in business, martial arts, mental health and allowing the feminine and masculine combine to create magic.
This week we sat down with Ariana Lovato of Honeycomb Home Design as she talked about her journey starting a business, learning to set boundaries, giving back to the community, and being the CEO your parents wanted you to marry!
Sunni Mullinax is one strong woman! From defeating cancer to sticking up for herself in the work place, hear all of the up's, down's, new passions and lessons Sunni is excited to share.
This week we sat down with the incredible and magic-filled Nisse Noble to discuss the journey through her latest business venture and a powerful reminder that there is magic within us all.
This week we sat down with Clare Kennedy of Clare Kindness Podcast to talk about simple acts of spreading kindness in our communities.
Join us in a conversation with Zaira as she talks about the Mishaps, Magic and Mayhem on her journey through the film industry, mental health, overcoming, and learning to receive the credit you given to you.
In honor of International Women's Day, Founder Tyler Skinner is kicking off her brand new podcast: Mishaps, Magic & Mayhem! Learn all about Tyler's story, why she wanted to start this podcast and what you can expect with each episode launch! Sharing Stories + Making Waves!
We want women to show up, show off, and share their story and the truth - the whole truth - about how they got to where they are, what happened along the way and what they learned on the journey that just might give some insight to another women seeking the same. Our aim is to provide a space to be heard by using our collective voices to make impact in the world. Grab a friend and get ready cause’ these waves of women are diving in deep, headfirst, and making BIG waves in their own way.