Brand Yourself

Ali Bonar is CEO and Co-Founder of Kween, a San Diego-based food company who created Granola Butter: the world's first spreadable granola. While recovering from an eating disorder, Ali launched her Instagram account @avokween, as a way to document her journey and connect with others going through similar experiences. Ali studied nutrition at UC Berkeley and currently resides in San Diego with her boyfriend and dog Squishy. As you’ll hear in this conversation, Ali is 100% herself and isn’t afraid to share openly about the ups and downs of her journey through entrepreneurship and beyond. Her realness is what build her following to over 20k before she even launched Kween. In this episode, she shares the moment she realized there were zero delicious non-nut butters on the market and how the idea for granola butter was born, the process of inventing her recipes with her two co-founders, while working full time jobs and bringing the initial products to the market, the customer response and the brand partnerships sh

Talia Pollock is an author, speaker, storyteller, plant-based chef, TV personality, and health and empowerment coach. She’s the host of the popular Party in My Plants Podcast and the proud founder of Party in My Plants, an internationally celebrated wellness platform that helps real, busy, everyday people skyrocket their energy to boldly show up in their world as their best. Talia’s simple recipes and spunky lifestyle advice have been featured regularly on the Dr. Oz Show, Good Morning America, Forbes, mindbodygreen, Buzzfeed, Bustle, Success Magazine and a 4-page spread in her small childhood town’s newspaper. Her first book, Party In Your Plants, 100+ Plant-Based Recipes and Problem-Solving Strategies to Help You Eat Healthier Without Hating your Life recently hit kitchen counters and nightstands, debuting as a #1 New Release. She lives in New York with her husband and her goldendoodle, both of whom love kale and one of whom eats it off the floor. So, Talia and I have been friends for years. She’s one of th

Jackie Knechtel is the co-founder of the Flow Consciousness Institute, a research and training body dedicated to developing cutting-edge, consciousness-based tools for unlocking human potential. She is a sought-after speaker and teacher, known for her pioneering work in the area of flow and the mechanics of consciousness. Jackie travels the world giving keynotes, trainings and transformational workshops, she has presented at events and organizations in 17 countries over the last five years. Her work has been featured on Forbes and Fast Company and she serves as an advisor to several non-profits and sits on the board of Directors for SOSF/Evolutionary Leaders Council alongside esteemed conscious thought leaders. In this episode, she shares what prompted her to begin her personal growth journey as a teenager, why she has never tried to fit in, and how that has served her well, why developing a sense of deep self-trust and a comfort with uncertainty allowed her to take massive risks in order to find her true cal

Pilin Anice is a yoga, dance, and meditation instructor, wellness coach, actress and model. For over a decade, she has guided students of all ages and levels in the sacred movements of yoga and dance through a range of workshops and classes to help connect to their highest self. She has been a featured yoga instructor on Good Morning America, The Today Show, BET/CentricTV and YogaXpress. Known for infusing joy and connection in her classes, she has taught in the US and abroad, including the Omega Institute, Dubai Yoga Fest, and SoulFEST. She is also an instructor at the Ailey Extension and a Health Coach at THE WELL in New York City. She has been featured in the NY Times, ESSENCE and SELF. She received her training at Kripalu and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. In this episode, she shares, the moment she fell in love with yoga and realized how powerful it was beyond the physical, helping her release and heal from limiting beliefs
, how she juggled her career as an actress, working on Wall Street, bei

Tricia Huffman is the founder of Your Joyologist, a platform devoted to calling out shitty thoughts and urging people claim their joy. She’s a rock and roll roadie at heart and spent the first part of her career as a touring sound engineer for music icons like Dolly Parton, Melissa Etheridge, and Jason Mraz. Being in this environment, she saw that everyone, including the people that “have it all” still struggle with feeling fulfilled, worthy, loved, successful and enough. This along with the sudden passing of her father was the catalyst for the creation of her mindset and self-talk platform. And it’s been her mission ever since to inspire others to fully own who they are and claim their joy every single day no matter what. In this episode, she shares why she almost committed suicide at 15 years old and how choosing to live set her on a powerful trajectory to ditch the need to fit in and fully own her truth, her process for intentionally moving through her fears, stories, and uncomfortable feelings so that she

Alexi Panos is a best-selling author, leadership and embodiment trainer, humanitarian, and the host of the Unleashed podcast. She is insanely committed to empowering others to activate and own their greatness and live a life they are completely OBSESSED with. Her mission is to reinvent “personal development” into what she and her husband call the EMERGENT WISDOM MOVEMENT–creating a container of transformational work that elicits a remembrance of what we’ve always known…and who we’ve always known we are. She is the co-founder of The Bridge Method workshops (which she developed with her husband Preston Smiles) and the founder of two non-profit organizations —  E.P.I.C. and The Sisters Society). And has authored the books 50 WAYS TO YAY! and NOW OR NEVER both by Simon & Schuster. If that wasn’t impressive enough, she was also named as one of FORBES Top 11 Women Entrepreneurs, INC's magazines TOP 10 ENTREPRENEUR'S CHANGING THE WORLD, one of Origin Magazines TOP 100 CREATIVES CHANGING THE WORLD, and is a featu

Valerie Oula is the founder of Modern Ritual NYC, a holistic lifestyle offering for mind, body and soul. As a KRI certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor and Reiki Master Teacher, she shares her passion for vibrational medicine through healing sessions, classes, workshops, events and trainings. She is the author of “A Little Bit of Reiki” from Sterling Publishing and the director of vibrational energy healing at The Well in NYC. Valerie creates an energetic haven for students and clients to unwind, process, and heal through integrative energy work. Having been blessed with the spiritual name, Saranjeet (Saran means sanctuary. Jeet means victory.), she strives to create a sacred space for all to overcome obstacles and walk the path of victory. In this episode, she shares what it was like to shift from a long-time career in fashion, booking models, and leading photo shoots in her late 30’s to finding her true calling in energy work and more, how she found her way to Kundalini yoga, why her life shifted in a massive

Robyn Downs is the founder of the mission-driven media and education brand, Real Food Whole Life, creator of the Feel Good Effect Mindset & Method, and author of the upcoming book, The Feel Good Effect. Holding a Master’s degree in education with an emphasis in behavior change, and 4 years of public policy & health change at the doctoral level, her work taps into cutting edge science around mindset, strategies and habits; and how people create and sustain lasting wellness. She combines this professional research background with work as a certified yoga teacher, specializing in mindfulness and self-compassion, to share science-based, life-tested, radically simple solutions to help people feel good. When not writing or speaking, Robyn can be found behind the mic of her Apple-top rated Feel Good Effect podcast, in the kitchen creating simple real food recipes, hiking, reading, or practicing yoga. Recently named one of the Most Influential Women in Wellness, she lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband

Aycee Brown is psychic channel, spiritual teacher, entrepreneur, and your favorite Human Design bae. Leveraging spiritual self-development, human design, and astrology, she offers people a deeper look into themselves, helping them re-frame who they are, and clarify where and why they belong. She’s also the founder of Good Night Darling Co, a brand that is dedicated to teaching women to sleep well. And she’s the host of the Is My Aura On Straight? Podcast. As you’ll hear in the episode, Aycee is unapologetically herself and completely owns her psychic gifts even though she once believed she couldn’t. Because she leans wholeheartedly into who she really is and brings her truth, her voice, and her style to the world, her business is booming. And I’m so excited for you to hear how it all unfolded for her. In this episode, she shares what it’s been like to be psychic her whole life and why it took her many, many years to fully own it and share her gift openly with a wider audience, her approach to Human Design and

Jolinda Johnson is a Women’s Health Coach who’s passionate about helping brilliant women master their stress and protect themselves against burnout so they can create big, bold lives as visionary leaders. She’s over the version of health we're constantly being sold as women and is much more concerned with the things that actually make us feel vibrant and alive: living in harmony with our hormones and menstrual cycles, answering our soul’s callings, and feeling safe in our skin. Always. Jolinda is originally from Detroit, Michigan, but has lived in Barcelona, Spain for the last twelve years. Once upon a time she was married but is now a single mom to her five-year-old son who was sent here to teach her how to live in the present and find joy in the flow. As you’ll hear, Jolinda and I have been following each other on Instagram for years. And it’s been so cool to watch her grow a strong, bold, and powerful online presence. She’s is a total badass and I can’t wait for you to listen in on our conversation today.

Michelle Jeovanny is the #1 Latina Speaker on a mission to change this world and support all humans to create a life that excites and inspires them every day. She is obsessed with people living their full potential, and has a gift for empowering, educating, and inspiring her audience through thought-provoking stories and tangible takeaways. Her company is devoted to giving you the tools and knowledge to reach new heights of joy, success and freedom. Having you dive deeper into the inner work of personal mastery in life, business and relationships. She does this by creating content, products, programs and services that support you in living your highest calling and manifesting your deepest desires. She believes in the power of Oneness, transformation, mentorship, and what she calls Faith in Action, hence her obsession with making inner mastery mainstream so that it reaches more people, offering them the gift to create their life from the inside out. She is a facilitator of transformation, designing and leading

Megan Roup is a celebrity trainer and the founder of The Sculpt Society, a fitness platform and app that makes lengthening and strengthening dance cardio and sculpting workouts accessible to all women. As a professional dancer, fit model, and fitness instructor, Megan struggled to find a workout that was both effective and fun until she found dance-based fitness. After seeing how intimidating dance cardio could be for the average gal, she was inspired to change that and developed a method that made it simple and empowering—and The Sculpt Society was born. Today, Megan’s workouts are beloved by celebrities, influencers, and Victoria’s Secret models including Arielle Charnas, Hannah Bronfman, Hunter McGrady, and Elsa Hosk. The Scuplt Society has been featured in Vogue, Shape, Health, Harper’s Bazaar, E! News and many others. So, I’ve been following Megan on social media for a while now and I adore her. She’s not only a badass trainer in incredible shape, but she’s also super down to earth and kind. And I’m so e

Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained triple-board-certified physician - with specialties in gynecology and obstetrics, Integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She has worked with thousands of patients, spoken for dozens of healthcare organizations and associations, and consulted with physicians around the world. Her work has been featured in all major news media including NBC, CBS, ABC, People.com, on NPR’s 51% show, Reader's Digest, Huffington Post, Mind Body Green, Style, and Sirius XM. Nancy Hala and Sheri Salata (former Exec producer, The Oprah Winfrey Show) said on their podcast, “Dr. Anna, you’re the ‘Girlfriend Doctor’. We are comfortable talking to you about anything.” And from that moment forward, that’s what she’s been known as—The Girlfriend Doctor. Dr. Anna invites women to get honest with what’s really happening with their bodies and provides programs and products that help them improve things from low libido to vaginal dryness and more. In this episode, she shar

Berrion Berry is a Holistic Menstrual Health Educator and Practitioner. Her #1 goal is to teach modern women how to have pain free periods, period. As the founder of The Flo Academy, she focuses on teaching those who identify as female entrepreneurs or modern women, how to utilize their menstrual cycle to optimize their life. From hormone balancing to cycle syncing, to mood-enhancing and self-healing, Berri covers it all and is excited to help you have your best period yet. Berri is the definition of go-getter. As you’ll hear in our conversation, she’s had a fire lit in her since she was little to make a difference. The way she runs her business is so well done, and I can’t wait for you to get the inside scoop. In this episode, she shares how she became passionate about women’s health, specifically supporting hormones and a healthy period, what it looked like for her to transition from her full-time corporate job and run her business full-time, the failure that made her scrap her original wellness blog and In

Victoria Albina is a Certified Life Coach, Breathwork Meditation Facilitator, and host of the Feminist Wellness Podcast. Her work and platform are devoted to helping women overcome perfectionism, people-pleasing, and codependency and realize that they are their own best healers. She is a UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner, has a Master’s degree in Public Health from Boston University School of Public Health and a BA in Latin American Studies from Oberlin College. And she’s been working in health & wellness for over 20 years and lives on occupied Lenape territory, also known as New York City. So, I absolutely love this conversation. Victoria has such a warm, playful energy and we had the best time diving into her journey, her values, and what it means to do the important work she does. In the episode, she shares what it was like for her to grow up in the US as a white-passing immigrant from Argentina and how she’s always been aware of her privilege, why longtime digestive issues and struggles with depr

Ilene Godofsky Moreno is a cookbook author, food photographer and the gal behind the plant-based blog The Colorful Kitchen. She combines her background in design with her passion for plant-based food to create and share recipes that are "colorful, not complicated." Ilene's recipes have been featured in the New York Times, Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, and TODAY Food, among others. Ilene can be found cooking and eating with her husband and daughters in New Jersey. So, funny story. When I worked at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, I had this idea that it would be fun to capture the journey of an IIN student through video. And Ilene was one of the students we chose for the project. She and I recently reconnected, and I’m so excited to share our conversation with you today. In this episode, Ilene shares how she resolved long-time digestive issues and allergies through a plant-based diet and why it inspired her to dive deeper into the world of nutrition, the moment she stumbled upon health coaching as a caree

Jill Wintersteen is the founder of Spirit Daughter, a popular astrology and wellness platform designed to help you live your best life. She was introduced to astrology as a teenager and continued her exploration while studying yoga, meditation and Chinese medicine. These practices served as the foundation of her life for over twenty years even as she became a neuroscience researcher with master’s degree in Psychology. But then, she realized her true purpose was spreading the messages of astrology and the cosmos. And as she stepped on that path, she was inspired to write and distribute monthly workbooks with the Moon as her guide. Today, Spirit Daughter’s Moon Workbooks reach thousands of people worldwide each month and help them set intentions to manifest their dreams while working with the energy of the Universe. In this episode, Jill shares why yoga and meditation have been her anxiety management tools since her teens, what it looked like for her to start out as a yoga instructor and bring together a unique

Kait Hurley is a student, teacher, entrepreneur, and the creator of KAIT, an app and online training platform that combines movement with meditation to help people care for their body, mind, and heart. Classes range from high-intensity sweat sessions to guided runs to yoga and meditation. And she is honored to share the teachings and practices that have been so deeply transformative in her life. So, as you’ll hear in the episode, Kait is an incredible human—a really good human. And beyond the work she does to help more people meditate, she also uses her voice and platform to speak up about issues she cares about—one being racism. She is actively anti-racist, which is something I’ve committed to being very recently. Because what happens to black people and people of color in our country is not ok. And I’m sorry for taking so long to take a stand on this publicly. If you’re a white woman who had been outraged by recent events or every event affecting a person of color, then I invite you to stop hiding too, use

During this short and sweet solo episode, I hop on to make it clear where I stand on anti-racism, call myself out on the lack of diversity on the show, and share my intentions about how I'll change that moving forward.

Welcome back to another #OnTheRise conversation— If you’re new here, #OnTheRise is an interview series with early-stage entrepreneurs who are experiencing significant success within the first few years of launching their brands. I created this series to give you a peek at the decisions, intuitive guidance, and strategy that have empowered young business-owners to grow quicker than most. And today’s #OnTheRise guest is Elsa Valentine. Elsa is the co-founder of Innate Food, a UK-born collection of vegan superfood crackers. Ignited by her own health transformation as a teenager, Elsa wondered why all humans are not innately connected to the foods they need to thrive. And why the majority chose to eat processed foods, which are essentially accumulative poison. Later in life, it became her mission to create a healthy snack that not only contains superfood ingredients but also brings people the sensory euphoria that would keep them coming back for more— making it easy and delicious to choose something healthy over