Behind Her Empire

Did you know that only 5% of our cognition is conscious? That means that 95% of our behaviors, emotions and decisions are beyond our conscious awareness. This is why it’s often challenging for people to create change and why we repeat the same patterns over and over in our lives. In today’s episode with Dr. Afrouz Demeri, we explore the mind-body connection and how it could be the missing piece in...

Amy Errett founded Madison Reed with 30+ years of experience as an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and social-mission visionary. She's the CEO of Madison Reed, an omnichannel beauty brand challenging industry titans in hair color. Amy is also a Partner at True Ventures, focusing on consumer and ecommerce investments. Before Madison Reed, Amy was a general partner at Maveron, a VC firm co-founded...

Juice cleanses, colonics, and detox teas — oh my! Many of us are aware that toxins are ubiquitous in our modern world, but there’s a lot of confusion around what to do about it. What is the true impact of these toxins? And how can we actually support our bodies? That’s exactly what we cover in today’s episode of Hormone Happy Hour with Dr. Judy Hinojosa. In this episode you’ll learn:   * How...

In this week’s episode, we’re re-airing one of our top episodes from this year with Gala Darling, a bestselling author, speaker, professional optimist, and self-proclaimed tapping queen.  For over a decade, Gala has been a leader in promoting radical self-love. She offers a powerful collection of tools and techniques that have empowered millions of women to discover their voice, overcome fear...

This week, we sat down with one of our favorite people to follow on Instagram, the registered dietitian behind @nourishedbynutrition, Jess Bippen. With her community of over 150k people, she shares delicious inspiration for balanced meals and practical hormone tips — two of our most favorite things! Join us as we chat all things balance as it relates to nutrition, motherhood and healthy living. In...

Julia Haart is a self-made businesswoman, designer, bestselling author and most recently, the star of the Netflix show My Unorthodox Life. Raised in an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, she made a daring escape at age 42, rebranded herself, and embarked on a career in fashion. Within a week, she founded her own shoe brand and quickly made her mark at Paris Fashion Week. Later, she became creative d...

Dr. Cynthia Li had it all — a thriving medical career, a loving marriage, and children. But everything came crashing down when she was hit with a disabling autoimmune thyroid condition. Strange symptoms took over her life and, despite numerous tests, the results always came back "normal". It was a puzzle that left both Dr. Li and her doctors scratching their heads, which led her to embark on an un...

Katerina Schneider is the Founder and CEO of Ritual, a personal health brand bringing a new level of transparency to the health & wellness industry. While pregnant and in search of a prenatal she could trust, Katerina took matters into her own hands and pioneered a new standard of high-quality multivitamins and supplements that are backed by science. Now as one of the most trusted brands in th...

This week, we’re reminded just how amazing our intricate system of hormones really is. We sat down with expert Ashe Milkovic, founder of the International Association of Functional Hormone Health, to talk about all things related to women’s health — from how to transition off of birth control to reclaiming our natural rhythm in a world structured against it. In this episode you’ll learn:  * H...

Janna Ronert is the Founder and Chairwoman at IMAGE Skincare, a clean, clinical skincare brand powered by proven ingredients and smart botanicals.  Janna's journey began growing up on a farm where she learned the value of hard work and determination. Despite having an entrepreneurial spirit from a young age, Janna ended up working for Fortune 100 companies and found great success in different...

You’ve probably seen her all over your feed — Jessie Inchauspé, the brains behind the wildly popular Glucose Goddess Method. Join us as we dive into the world of blood sugar and how to keep yours stable for balanced hormones, radiant complexion, lasting energy, better focus, stable mood and so much more! In this episode you’ll learn:   * How to know if your blood sugar is balanced * The BEST...

Lilit Caradanian is the founder and CEO of Elcie Cosmetics, an award-winning cosmetics brand, and Elcientials, a simplified, clean skincare brand.   Lilit had regular 9-to-5 jobs, but she secretly pursued her love for makeup on the side and never thought it could be a real career option. Everything changed when Lilit got laid off from her "dream job" at Disney. It was a wake-up call for her,...

If you’ve spent any time in the health-focused spaces of Los Angeles, you’ve likely heard of Elissa Goodman. From Cafe Gratitude to Erewhon, in addition to her signature cleanses, she delivers nourishment all over the city. We sat down to talk about the health challenges she’s overcome, including cancer and Hashimoto’s, and how she supports her clients today through plant-focused nutrition and min...

Alicia Yoon is the Founder and CEO of the leading Korean skincare brand, Peach & Lily. She joins us to share how her own skincare journey led her to study K-beauty alongside chemists in Korea and make innovative, gentle, and effective Korean-inspired beauty solutions available to all. Today, Peach & Lily is on track to become the number five skincare brand at Ulta Beauty, but it wasn’t alw...

Ever wonder if your bloating is normal? Or how much gas is TOO much?! Today, we have answers. Join us in this lively discussion as we dive into the realm of bodily functions with Dr. Mary Pardee, who specializes in gut health and longevity. In this episode you’ll learn:  * How to know if your bloating is normal * TOP foods to feed your microbiome * What to do when you’re constipated * The imp...

Colleen Wachob is the co-founder and co-CEO of mindbodygreen, a digital media and lifestyle brand at the forefront of the wellness movement. Mindbodygreen garners more than 15 million monthly unique users today, and Colleen and her husband pioneered the concept before wellness was even a “thing”. She describes herself as an unlikely entrepreneur and shares her approach to how we can prioritize wel...

In our fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook the importance of finding stillness amidst the chaos. Yet, by exploring the depths of meditation and truly being with ourselves, we unlock a treasure trove of benefits that extend far beyond the realms of calmness and serenity. Our guest expert, Kimberly Snyder shares how it wasn't until she found presence within herself that she finally healed her ch...

Julian Addo is the Founder and CEO of Adwoa Beauty, an award-winning textured hair-care brand. Originally from Monrovia, Liberia, Julian and her family relocated to New York in 1982. She began her career as a stylist during her teenage years, working hard to support her family and make ends meet. Eventually, she became a successful salon owner but made the unexpected decision to venture into the b...

What do anxiety, brain fog and low libido have in common? It turns out, the food we eat can impact all of the above. In this week’s Hormone Happy Hour, we sat down with Harvard Nutritional Psychiatrist AND trained chef, Dr. Uma Naidoo. We discuss the connection between our gut and brain + the many levels at which we are impacted by what’s on our plates. In this episode you’ll learn: * How what we...

Heela Yang is the co-founder and CEO of Sol de Janeiro, an award-winning body care line that aims to capture the beautiful and vibrant energy of Brazilian culture. The path to running a successful business and a life in entrepreneurship can look many different ways, and today's story is a particularly unique one. Heela had a picture-book corporate career, a great life in New York, and a bright fut...

When it comes to our hormones, there’s a lot to consider — we covered a wide breadth of those topics in our conversation with Dr. Paria Vaziri. From mold exposure to thyroid function and gut health, we explore root causes to common symptoms and what you can do about it today. In this episode you’ll learn:  The best way to come off birth control Natural alternatives to painkillers The root cau...

Olivia Landau is the Founder and CEO of The Clear Clut, a digitally native natural diamond brand that's revolutionizing the diamond industry.  Although growing up in a family of jewelers, Olivia never thought she’d be in the business and if anything, her family discouraged her to get a job in the industry. After a few years of being lost and confused about her life, she decided to go to the G...

If there’s anyone who knows about menopause, it’s triple-board certified OBGYN, Dr. Anna Cabeca – she went through it TWICE! We sat down to talk about how we can use food, adaptogens and even our thoughts to reduce symptoms that women in perimenopause and menopause suffer with every day. In this episode you’ll learn:   How insulin plays a role in hot flashes What your urine pH can tell you ab...

Kim Malek is the Co-Founder & CEO of Salt & Straw, an ice cream company that produces and offers unique ice cream flavors made by hand with local ingredients. Kim had always wanted to open an ice cream shop, and in 2011 after years in corporate jobs at companies like Starbucks, took a major leap of faith — Kim cashed out her 401(k), sold her house, maxed out her credit cards, and organized...

We sat down with our medical advisor at beeya, Dr. Corina Dunlap, to discuss the foundations of balancing our hormones and bodies as women. She reminded us how healing really does start with the basics and left us eager to build healthy lifestyles with our natural fluctuations in mind. In this episode you’ll learn:  Why bloating happens during your cycle The impact of blood sugar on stress Wh...