CHATS with GiGi

Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda is a community-builder, business development strategist, coach, and socialpreneur. Originally from Queens, NYC and born to a Mexican mom and French-American father, Ashley's career started in the music industry in 2012, working at major record labels, publishers,and venues. After relocating to Portland, OR post-college, she created her own network for local womxn songwrite...

We're often walking around with so much anger and resentment that it weighs us down from achieving the success we deserve and desire. These wounds can be healed by healing our inner child. In this episode of Chats with GiGi my dear friend Yats Palat is joining us to talk about what it means to heal your inner child and how doing so can completely alter every area of your life for the better. Yats...

Season 3 of our podcast is underway but before we go too deep, let's catch up! In the last 1.5 years I have bought my first house, bought first investment property, got married, shifted my business, launched an online community, and kicked off Season 3 of the Chats with GiGi podcast! This episode is all about what's coming next! SHOW LINKS & RESOURCES Instagram-> @chatswithgigipodcast Insta...

Do you know what’s one of the things that I absolutely love about doing business and being an entrepreneur? It’s the fact that we can approach business holistically. How does energy connect with our business? How does energy connect us through astrology? Today’s guest is Danielle Paige, she is an International Spiritual Teacher, Soul Astrologer, Host of Cosmic Body Podcast, and Founder of Purposel...

Have you heard about the word ‘Influencer’? It’s been thrown around in the past few years, but do we actually know what the word means? And what’s really the difference between the term ‘influencer’ and someone with influential communication skills? In today’s episode, Shari Alexander shares why CEOs, entrepreneurs and even moms need to develop influential communication skills and its difference w...

If you are thinking of starting an eCommerce business or already have an eCommerce business and looking to scale, today’s guest will tell you 3 reasons why you should consider using Etsy. Olivia Starling is the founder and CEO of the jewelry brand Starlette Galleria. She founded an eCommerce business out of her basement three years ago with just $300 in inventory. In the first 6 months, Olivia’s c...

Jerry B. Brown, Ph. D., is an anthropologist, ethnomycologist and award-winning educator. He is Founding Professor of Anthropology at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami, where he has taught a course on “Psychedelics and Culture" since 1975 - the first college course on psychedelics in the world. With his wife Julie, a psychotherapist, he is coauthor of The Psychedelic Gospels: The Sec...

What comes to your mind when you hear the word, “money”? How about…”debt”? Today, we’re going to talk about debt, and how to get the hell out of it. Whether you’re working full-time as an entrepreneur or from the corporate world, debt plays a role in your ability to succeed. It's an important topic to talk about and tackle but we often shy away from it cause - lets get real - debt sucks and thinki...

Have you heard the saying, “Empowered Women, Empower Women?” The word “empower” is so powerful, isn’t it? How can we empower each other? Jane Finette is a passionate advocate for women and girls, a non-profit leader, and author. In 2014 Jane founded The Coaching Fellowship (TCFS), a non-profit organization helping advance young women social change leaders, and their work throughout the world. Unde...

Overcoming grief is never easy. It is important to get all the help we can get while in this process. In today’s episode, we’ll be talking about grounding and mindfulness, and how they can help us through grieving whether you are grieving a relationship or an aspect of your life. Amelia Vogler is a Grounding and Energy Medicine Specialist, an internationally respected teacher of energy medicine, a...

What happens after we die? Heaven? Hell? Something else? That’s what we’re talking about on today’s episode of Chats with GiGi. Today’s guest is Catherine Wolff, author of the book BEYOND: How humankind thinks about heaven. Catherine went deep into how many different religions and cultures approach the concept of heaven and what she discovered is fascinating. She shares it in her book and in this...

Do you think you have good genes? Do you also know that we have the power to change our genes? In today’s episode, we were joined by Lauren Rice, an epigenetic nutritional therapist and a meditation coach. She helps people use food therapeutically to rebalance their bodies and heal from chronic illness and disease. In this episode Lauren dives into how our eating, drinking, breathing, thinking, an...

Today’s topic is one that is so close to my heart, self-care! By now you’ve probably heard my burnout story of ending up in an ER due to depletion and overwork. This was a few years ago while I was working on my Master's degree, holding two jobs (radio and TV) managing GiGi’s Academy (my first business) and picking up freelance gigs for extra income. It took me years to learn to release the guilt...

Want to break free from burn-out, stress and want to have more energy to do what you love, even during PMS? Audrey Geyer is a high-performance women’s wellness coach, she’s teaching ambitious health-driven women how to use their hormones to their advantage. We all know that PMS can come with mood swings or irritability, but sometimes these symptoms come in really sneaky ways that can impact the wa...

DISCLAIMER: This episode could be a trigger for sexual violence survivors. Maya Siegel is a 20-year old entrepreneur, strategist, and activist. She is also the founder of Space to Speak, an organization dedicated to giving youth a leading voice in sexual violence prevention and recovery. Choosing hope over fear is one of the most empowering decisions that we can make in all areas of life. Even whe...

Have you heard about the Akashic Records? Erin Gallagher is an Akashic Master Coach and Trauma Specialist. She helps people heal their trauma and create emotional freedom for them. She uses Akashic Records to teach people how to tap into their soul’s purpose and heal what’s blocking them. Join me as we learn more about the Akashic Records, its benefits, and how it will be helpful to us! Want to co...

If you feel like you’re doing ALL the things, but you’re not actually moving FORWARD in your business cause those day-to-day tasks keep you too busy (and too tired) to CREATE and GROW, it might be time to hire a VA my friend. If you’re thinking about adding a new team member, it can be a little nerve-racking to determine, if you’re ready, how to go about it, or where to start! Don’t worry. I got y...

Periods are the most natural human process, right up there with breathing and sleeping. So why do we feel so icky and uncomfortable talking about it? Even between us girls? In this episode, we will be talking about the menstrual period, the stigma and awareness about this. Today’s guest is a young award-winning entrepreneur that is raising awareness about the period power. Nadya Okamoto is a 22-ye...

Let's talk mindset! You know this is my jam and the main focus of the coaching programs and services we offer at Seizing Happy. So today we're diving deep into the topic with special guest Diane Forster. Diane is an Award-Winning Inventor, Best Selling Author, TEDx Speaker, TV Host, Podcaster, Intentional Living Expert and Re-Invention Specialist. She works with clients privately and helps you cle...

Do you know what mindfulness is or you tend to search on the internet whenever you hear this word? We can’t deny the fact that not everyone knows what mindfulness is. Now let’s listen as Renee shares her insights on mindfulness... Renee is a founder of With Pause™and Mindful schools, a mindfulness-based preschool and one of the first of its kind. She is here to share what is ones’ basic asset in l...

Does it feel like the older we get the harder it is to make friends? It doesn’t have to be that way. If you are struggling to be relatable, and to connect with others, this episode is for you! As entrepreneurs, our circles are especially important. Surrounding yourself with professionals who empower, and motivate you. Who inspires you better, and who can send you a great referral. Surrounding your...

How amazing is it when you hear someone's amazing story of growth and overcoming obstacles? On this episode of Chats with GiGi we’re going to talk about the power of your story and the power of storytelling. Whether you’re sharing your story to motivate others, to heal yourself or to establish trust in your brand or business, there is a power behind storytelling. To talk about the power of our sto...

You already know the moon affects the tides and other parts of nature. But did you know that the moon can also affect your business? Yup! We’re getting a little woowoo on this one! In this episode, you’ll learn about how the moon affects our energy flow, helps boost productivity, creativity, and effectiveness of our business. Grab your notebook. You’re going to want to take notes! Taiya is a forme...

Are you seeking to find love? Are you excited to find love? Determined to find someone, but between running your business and dating let-downs, you’ve lost hope that there’s someone out there for you? If you’ve felt dating despair as an entrepreneur, then this episode is for you! As entrepreneurs, our main focus is often our business. If you have kids, they share that focus too. Then comes family...

I'm sure you've been to baby showers and bridal showers. But have you ever been to a Business Shower? Did you get to have one? If you of a boss babe BFF launched a business in 2020 or 2021 and you could benefit from a baby shower you have to listen to this week's podcast episode with Lauren Marsicano. Lauren Marsicano, Esq. is the founding partner of Miami-based boutique law firm Marsicano + Leyva...