The Well Report

Taking a day off work for color analysis and microneedling might be the best self-care decision I've made this year. As a corporate leader balancing multiple responsibilities, I've discovered that wellness isn't about following trends - it's about finding what actually works for you. From monthly self-care days to strategic workout schedules, I'm sharing how I'm prior...

Your sleep quality affects everything from your mental health to your daily performance, yet 50-70 million Americans struggle with sleep disorders. In this enlightening conversation with sleep therapist Tony Ho, we dive deep into why sleep is having such a moment in the wellness world. From Oura rings to mouth taping, everyone's searching for the perfect sleep hack. But Tony reveals why compa...

Your exhausted, overwhelmed brain cannot make good financial decisions, and that's by design. In this powerful conversation with Rita-Soledad Fernández Paulino, founder of Wealth Para Todos, we dive deep into the critical link between financial wellness and self-care. For marginalized communities especially, the path to financial freedom isn't just about numbers, it's about healing...

January 10th is known as "Quitter's Day" because most people abandon their New Year's resolutions - but not you. Today, I'm chatting with Amy Chou, a former Google and TikTok executive turned certified career coach. We'll dive deep into a proven framework for setting and achieving meaningful goals. Amy shares her journey from climbing the corporate ladder to following...

Happy New Year! 'Tis the season to set new goals and reflect on old ones. But if this is something you tend to do every year and slowly lose sight of your North Star goals, this episode is for you. I think our goal setting practice needs to be deeper than a list we'll lose somewhere in the folders of our computer or the corners of our notebooks. Goals can be a tricky thing because we ten...

I'm back! I did not ghost you, I was just going through an intense period of burnout. And because I know this time of year is notorious for bringing burnout, I thought it was important to unpack my experience with you. Here's the thing, when I'm burned out, I start to neglect wellness altogether. So showing up on the podcast almost made me feel like a fraud. But as I slowly get my f...

If you're feeling devastated by yesterday's election results, this episode is a gentle reminder that you're not alone - and that your mental health matters right now. As a woman of color in the wellness space, I'm getting vulnerable about my own emotional response to the results and sharing the exact self-care practices helping me process this moment. Look, I had a completely d...

Sometimes, it can seem impossible to rest. Trust me, I've been there. The systemic oppression we're faced with on the day to day can often make it feel like prevailing advice for navigating burnout is actually inaccessible to us. So today, I'm chatting with Michelle Goodloe, LCSW, a Burnout Recovery Expert & the founder of Gmichelle Wellness. We're taking that often lofty s...

Three years ago, I went to a conference to support a friend and I came away with a leadership coach that would ultimately change my life. Today, I'm joined by Mariela De La Mora, a leadership coach and eldest daughter of immigrants who has made it her mission to empower WOC and daughters of immigrants who want to break glass ceilings. I came to Mariela at one of my lowest points. I was grievi...

We've all had situations where we felt unheard at the doctor's office. But especially as women of color, we're not taught how to handle these situations. When patients feel uncomfortable, their needs go unmet. That's why Ramona Selvarajah founded  Brown Girl Healthcare. Ramona is unapologetically passionate about health and racial disparities among women of color, and creating...

A pilates class can be an incredibly white-washed, privileged space. So what does it mean for a Black Trans Woman to step into a leadership role in that context? Well today, I've got a special treat for you. After chatting with Sonja Herbert, the founder of Black Girl Pilates, I asked her who should would recommend I talk to next. Today's guest, DJ Rock, was her number one recommendation...

It's time to take a quick look back on the trends we're seeing the wellness space! And this time, the Olympics really takes the spotlight. If you're anything like me, the Olympics took over your life for a short period. But we've also got some fascinating events happening in the world of politics that actually have a lot to do with wellness. Vice President candidate Tim Walz&ap...

The fact that up to 80 percent of black women by age of 50 or 70 percent of white women by age of 50 have fibroids doesn't make it normal condition. And if you have a practitioner telling you "it's not a big deal," I'd encourage you to push back. If you've been following the podcast for a while, you know that fibroids are a cause close to my heart. After going through...

When was the last time you checked your pelvic floor's health? Do you even know what your pelvic floor muscles are? I didn't until I sat down with Dr. Alyssa Hariprashad, a certified pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of Blossom Pelvic Health to talk all about supporting those pelvic muscles. And man, do we get into it:  Is it true that "tighter is better" in the bedro...

70% of women of child bearing age will develop fibroids. And even more alarming: 80% of Black Women of child bearing age will develop fibroids. So, since July is Fibroids awareness month, I'm taking this time to do a deep dive on the issue. I want to challenge you to listen to this episode even if you don't think fibroids are a problem for you. Because the reality is, you or someone you...

Summer really brings out all of the body talk. I know I've definitely caught myself saying I need to get "in shape" for the Summer as if the body I'm currently in is undesirable. So I thought it was the perfect time to chat with my friend, Renee Angelique, all about fat phobia. I'll be honest - I wasn't even consciously aware of my own fat phobia until I met Renee. Gr...

Did you know the 88% of Black Women report having felt burnout sometimes, often, or always? That's a super high percentage, but I can't say I'm surprised. You may have noticed that I've been a little bit off my posting schedule. Well guess why!? Your girl has coming out of the depths of burnt out. So I set aside my original plans for this episode to do a deep dive into all thin...

The beauty and wellness industries are FULL of drama. Like, I'm not kidding you - it's never ending. From companies who say they're inclusive dropping the ball to wellness influencers showing their true colors, wellness and beauty trends are a gold mine for content. So today, I'm sharing the trends in the wellness and beauty space that I've been obsessing over in May. Firs...

Have you ever been told that the American diet culture is racist? I hadn’t until today’s conversation. With so many cultural foods being demonized in the wellness industry, today's guest is a thought leader in this space. Today I'm chatting with Samantha Lee, a weight loss coach who specializes in teaching people how to lose weight without abandoning their cultural identity. She's c...

Remember last week when I highlighted the brand "Shaz & Kiks" for AAPI appreciation month? Well, surprise! Today I'm joined by one of the co-founders - Kiku Chaudhuri to chat all things haircare and Ayurveda. Kiku and Shaz teamed up to create Shaz & Kiks as a way to honor their roots and work closely as sisters. They're bringing Ayurveda, the world's oldest healing...

If you've ever felt a little lost when it comes to your diet, this episode is for you. Today's guest, Anita Mirchandani is a registered dietician based in NY., and she has a way of making nutrition feel much … easier to digest (see what I did there?). After struggling with her weight as a teenager, Anita went down the path to become a dietician to help others feel empowered with their di...

Summer is coming! You know what that means? It's time to glow up. So join me in what I'm coining "Operation Back to Baddie." If the winter months have done a number on you, I'm right there with you. But I'm not just going to say "time to glow up" without an action plan! Look at this as a mind-body-spirit makeover! I'm honoring my health and happiness by...

Birthday's are the best excuse for some reflection. And mine is on the 27th! Shout out to all my Taurus girlies out there.  So today's episode is a dedicated roundup. We're going through some of the highlights of the past year - the good, the bad and the ugly. And I won't stop there! I'm also giving you a comprehensive list of my current obsessions in beauty and wellness....

It's Black Maternal Health Week! According to a 2021 study put out by the CDC, Black women are 2.6 times more likely to die in childbirth compared to White women. Today's guest, Dr. Lailah Kara-Newton, is doing something major to change the system that got us here. Dr. Lailah Kara Newton is the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Aster, a new company with a goal to transform prenatal...

How many Black pilates instructors have you had? Personally, I've never felt totally represented in the pilates space. I've even had trouble re-entering the space because I felt uncomfortable as the only Black person in the room in the past. Today's guest, Sonja R. Herbert, had an experience that seemed divinely orchestrated so that she could bridge that gap. Her very first pilates...