Awaken and Align

When most people think of healers in wellness, they probably imagine a brunette white women, with a minimalist aesthetic and well-curated brand identity — an industry standard for success. As a dynamic healer of color, who practices Reiki and Breathwork, but also works in Tech and admits to drinking champagne and indulging in tacos, Maryam doesn't fit that image. Despite the discrepancy between he...

Hayley is a mom to two boys, a wife, and an innovator. W h ile she was a lawyer working at a prestigious law firm in New York City, she had the instinctual feeling that there was more to life than working 100 hour weeks. It wasn't until she became a mother and was seeking support from other moms , she realized that parenting groups were antiquated. There were no adequate platform s to communicate...

Adelle Archer is the co-founder of Eterneva, a startup that's introducing a new way to memorialize our loved ones and pets by turning their cremated ashes into memorial diamonds. Adelle started out in politics because she was always drawn to impact work but she knew she was made for entrepreneurship. It was through grieving for her friend and mentor's passing that the idea of Eterne...

Melissa Burr was raised in the Willamette Valley. After completing her Bachelor of Science degree, Melissa intended to practice naturopathic medicine before discovering her true passion was in wine. She studied winemaking and fermentation science at OSU and interned during harvest for several local wineries before becoming production winemaker for Cooper Mountain. In 2003, Melissa joined Stoller F...

Yuna, aka mom, is my role model. She was the first woman I knew who decided to take a risk and start her own business despite people telling her she was crazy. Her dream was to have her own hair salon but she also needed her benefit job that offered her and her family security. She worked two jobs for over twenty years while being a mother and a wife. Just three months ago, she finally retire...

Angel Quintana is a business mentor, astrologer, holistic health practitioner, and author. As the founder of Holistic Fashionista, her mission is to support Lightworkers in bringing their message with the world. Supporting soulful brands around the globe in the growth of their online businesses since 2010, Angel is passionate about sharing the rituals and strategies she’s used to grow her own busi...

I really wanted to keep myself out of this podcast and focus on sharing the stories of the women that I meet. However, so many of you, the listeners have messaged me and asked me to share some of my experiences that have led me to quit my job, start this podcast and become an entrepreneur. So this episode is for you. Hopefully, I answer your questions and you get more insight into my story. Thank...

Mary McCarthy is the face behind the hand behind Not Engaged. Since its inception, her comedy has appeared on Good Morning America, The Skimm, Rachael Ray, Sunrise Australia, Elite Daily, and many more. Mary is also the creator behind the series  The Goodpie Girl , which was a Network Notes selection at the HBO sponsored ITV Fest. She is a New York based actor and writer. 

Melissa has lived in all four time zones in the contiguous United States. A former actor in Seattle, WA, Melissa now resides in NYC as a content creator. She produces and co-hosts the  We're Not All Ninjas  podcast with Alex Chester and Rachel Liu. The Asian American ladies watch Hollywood films that either features an Asian director or Asian actors. Then they critique it...

Adrienne Hill started her career in the fashion and beauty industry as a hairstylist and makeup artist for film while obtaining her Bachelor's Degree in Arts Entertainment and Media Management from Columbia College Chicago. While attending the prestigious Miami Ad School for her master's studies, Hill launched her first beauty blog and youtube channel, Boss of Beauty in which she did hai...

Susy grew up in the Bronx, NY and learned how to braid from the age of 9. She slowly garnered a following by word of mouth and putting her own creativity into traditional braids. In this episode, Susy opens up about her dark period when she was homeless in New York City and how she risked it all to open her salon in East New York, Brooklyn. She talks about how hair is the ultimate expression of re...

Anna is the Founder of De La Rosa Insurance Services LLC, The Meditation and Mindfulness Project as seen in Mantra Magazine and her blog, Anna De La Rosa. Her mission in life is to empower women across the globe to rise the F* up! She has the ability to spark something deep within her clients and give them practical tips and tools so they can make their dreams become reality. Anna i...

Sirey grew up in Honduras and has always been a girl with big dreams. She began her career modeling and side hustling in New York City. Sirey became Miss Honduras in 2016 and competed in the Miss Honduras Universe competition in 2017. She utilized her worldwide platform to bring awareness to Honduras and to her philanthropy efforts. She continues to use her social media presence to share...

Shannon has always had an interest in women's advocacy. She earned her Master's degree from Yale University in women's studies and religion. She worked in non-profit management for several years. It wasn't until she moved to Finland that she realized she wanted a more flexible working schedule that would allow her to travel whenever she wanted. She also started her popular travel blog, Tramon...

Noor Qwfan was born in a small village in Yemen and raised in the Central Valley of California. As a Muslim woman and a child of two immigrant parents, Noor wants to debunk the stereotypes of Muslim women by giving them a voice. She hosts  This Muslim Girl Podcast ; a platform to share the stories of Muslim women of all backgrounds as well as her own. 

The Barking Muse was created out of pure necessity by Xiannie Peynado. When her Yorkie puppy Deuce was diagnosed with liver dysfunction disorder and skin dermatitis, Xiannie investigated alternative methods of treating her pup in a natural and holistic way. From her research, she created a unique blend of essential oils to treat her pup's skin. She also fed Deuce real food and not manufa...

Born in Toronto and taking her first steps in Slovenia, Alexandra is a world citizen. She discovered her love of travel through spending her Summers in Slovenia and using that as a home base to discover other destinations. At the age of 13, Alexandra was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease (IBD) which led to multiple trips to the hospital, dramatic weight fluctuations, and a roller coaster&nb...

Helen believes that when you take control of your money, you take control of your life. She works full time as a financial planner advising people on how to manage their money so that they can live their best lives. Through her work, she realized that discussing money can often be difficult and uncomfortable because our society and culture have dictated money as a measure of success. How...

Ashley started her career in restaurant management in New York City. She left the industry after she realized the adverse effects the restaurant lifestyle was having on her well-being. She began immersing herself into the health and wellness space and got her holistic health coaching certification. As Ashley was healing her past wounds, she realized that it was much more than prescribing a diet or...

Shauna is a holistic nutritionist and founder of Soul Wellness Method in Los Angeles.   Soul Wellness Method is a nutrition and wellness concierge practice specializing in weight loss, clear skin and slow aging.   Shauna’s approach to nutrition and wellness has garnered her clients across the globe including high profile celebrities . S he's  been featured in Vogue, Pop Su...

Ashley has every American girl's dream life; she works in PR, manages her own fashion and travel blog On the Ten, lives in New York City and attends the best events and parties. Ashley shares her story of how she went from corporate PR maven to going out on her own. She also shares that being an entrepreneur is not as glamorous as one might believe. However, living life on your own terms no matter...

Marcella is not your average mom to a newborn baby, she is the epitome of an entrepreneurial badass woman. Not only is she the co-founder of The Bananaland, a design firm based in Bridgeport, CT, she also co-founded B Hive coworking spaces to help entrepreneurs get stuff done. She also has several side hustles like a photography project and renting out her Airbnb. Marcella and I talk about how she...

Rebecca began her career in fashion management in Milan, Italy. She thought she had her dream career and dream life until a family tragedy left her sad, broken, and lost. She started  gaining   weight   and  was in and out of medical doctors with various medical problems (acid reflux, IBS, PCOS   etc.)  Her physical ailments were a reflection of what she was going thr...

Tracy combined her passions for travel and for a purpose to create Pangea Dreams, a retreat for creative and entrepreneurial women. The retreats are hosted by Tracy, as well as other industry experts in the influencer marketing, photography and wellness space. The women on the retreats will learn the tools and skills they need to succeed in the digital world, whether that's brand co...

Michelle left her corporate job in Los Angeles to travel the world after she was inspired by her co-worker who did the same. With Michelle's background in journalism and her thirst for creative expression, she started her travel blog, Live Like it's the Weekend. Her blog is a beautiful reflection of her love of adventure and sharing her experiences within different cultures. Her motto in life...