Composed Living with Elsa Elbert

In this episode of Composed Living, host Elsa Elbert interviews Cher Olivos, a wellness advocate and women's hormone health expert behind BeBalanced Natural Hormone Weight Loss in Southern California. Cher shares her journey from her extensive career in the medical industry to facing a postpartum health crisis, which led her to discover the importance of hormone balance in wellness. The discus...

Unlocking the Magic of Travel with Lauren Quirk In this episode of Composed Living with Elsa Elbert, Elsa welcomes Lauren Quirk, founder of Travel with Character, a company that designs luxury family vacations. Lauren discusses her journey from the entertainment industry to starting a travel agency that focuses on providing personalized and concierge-level service for families. They delve into the...

In this episode of 'Composed Living with Elsa Elbert,' Elsa chats with Nicole Swartz, the owner of Sprout Law. They discuss their long-lasting friendship, meeting through a women's entrepreneurial group, and Nicole’s specialty in trademarks. Nicole shares her journey from experiencing a trademark mishap with her skincare business to becoming a trademark attorney focused on helping wome...

In this episode of Composed Living with Elsa Elbert, host Elsa welcomes Nicky Pitman, the Director of Shemesh Farms, and Karen Friedman, the Associate Director of Development and Sales, to discuss their remarkable work at Shemesh Farms. They delve into the origins and mission of Shemesh Farms, a program of Shalom Institute dedicated to providing community, meaningful employment, and social enterpr...

In this episode of 'Composed Living with Elsa Elbert,' host Elsa interviews Kate Kimmel and Freddie Swanson, co-founders of the Topanga Farmers Market. The conversation covers their inspirations, beginning the market in 2024, building a community-centric space, and promoting sustainability. They share stories of overcoming challenges, focusing on fresh local produce, low-waste initiatives,...

In this episode of Composed Living with Elsa Elbert, host Elsa Elbert welcomes Natasha Carroll Ferrary, an estate planning, probate, and trust administration attorney based in Los Angeles. They discuss the importance of planning for incapacity and death to alleviate the burden on grieving families. Natasha explains the roles of a trust administration attorney, the functions of probate court, and t...

In this episode of Composed Living with Elsa Elbert, Elsa hosts Kim Maiden, founder of Maiden Community, and Tracee Krell, in charge of operations. The discussion covers the origins of the Maiden Community, founded amid the COVID-19 pandemic to support local businesses and foster community. Kim and Tracee share personal stories and the evolution of their friendship, explaining how their partnershi...

In this episode of Composed Living with Elsa Elbert, Elsa welcomes Brandy Searcy, a pharmaceutical research scientist, and founder of Reclaim Wellness and Rain Organica. Brandy shares her journey from dealing with childhood illnesses and acne to creating clean skincare products and advocating for women's health. She also discusses her experiences with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, metabolic dys...

In this episode of 'Composed Living with Elsa Elbert,' Elsa invites Krista Mason, a seasoned brand and family photographer and marketing specialist, to discuss her journey in the world of visual storytelling. With 20 years of experience, Krista shares insights into her transition from wedding photography to brand photography, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. The conversation highlights t...

In this episode of 'Composed Living with Elsa Elbert,' Elsa interviews Kim O'Hara, an author and book coach. Kim discusses her work, including her first book about overcoming sexual abuse and her upcoming book on giving oneself permission. She reveals her journey to a peaceful mind through the concept of 'seven keys to permission,' leading to a transformative experience living...

In this episode of the Composed Living with Elsa Elbert Podcast, host Elsa welcomes Neil Aaron, the founder of Neil Aaron Healing and the Shiva Murti Learning Center. Neil shares his extensive background in healing, psychology, and child development. He discusses his journey from counseling emotionally disturbed children to becoming a certified life coach and healer. Neil explains the Shiva Murti...

4/24/23 Our guest today is Bree Jensen of The Social Impact Firm . Join in on her conversation with Elsa as they discuss Bree's work in business and non-profit strategizing, project management, and how to get your idea from inception to execution. Make sure to follow us on socials: Instagram , Youtube , Pinterest Stay informed and inspired by signing up for our monthly newsletter , where you&#...

4/17/24 On today's episode, Elsa is joined by Jackie Freed of Re_Grocery. Join in as they talk about all things sustainable groceries; how to ensure you use every ounce of what you buy, what to do with your food scraps, and how you can start your grocery refill journey today! Make sure to follow us on socials: Instagram , Youtube , Pinterest Stay informed and inspired by signing up for our mon...

4/10/24 Today, Elsa is joined by private chef, founder, and author, Kristin O’Connor. Join them as they discuss Kristin’s new snack product, the importance of food education, and what it really means to listen to your gut. Make sure to follow us on socials: Instagram , Youtube , Pinterest Enjoy 50% off meditation downloads here with code: MEDITATE50. Stay informed and inspired by signing up for ou...

4/3/24 Today, Elsa is joined by Rachel Stich and Elvira Laguna of A Sense of Home. Join them as they talk about the organization’s amazing mission, why helping youth aging out of the foster care system is so important, and how you can get involved.  Make sure to follow us on socials: Instagram , Youtube , Pinterest Stay informed and inspired by signing up for our monthly newsletter , where you&#39...

3/27/24 Stefanie Elkins is a Family Caregiver Consultant, End-of-Life Doula, and founder of Be Present Care . Today, she joins Elsa on the podcast as they discuss all things to do with end of life care; comprehensive estate planning, retirement planning, grief, and so much more. Make sure to follow us on socials: Instagram , Youtube , Pinterest Enjoy 50% off meditation downloads here with code: ME...

3/20/24 Today, Elsa is joined by journalist and wellness and holistic living enthusiast, Mary Gamarra Whitehead. Join them as they talk about their journeys with their health, the wonders of meditation, and the importance of finding and nurturing community.  Make sure to follow us on socials: Instagram , Youtube , Pinterest Enjoy 50% off meditation downloads here with code: MEDITATE50. Stay inform...

3/13/24 Today, Elsa is joined by Sustainability Expert and Speaker, Jhánneu Roberts. Join them as they discuss realistic approaches to sustainable living including ways to travel greener and how to be more selective of what you buy. Make sure to follow us on socials: Instagram , Youtube , Pinterest Stay informed and inspired by signing up for our monthly newsletter , where you'll receive the...

3/8/24 Today, Elsa comes on the podcast to discuss all things Composed Living and life updates. In this mini episode, you can expect to hear all about goal setting for the year ahead, new offerings and upcoming events from our company, and what Elsa’s been up to in her personal life! Make sure to follow us on socials: Instagram , Youtube , Pinterest Stay informed and inspired by signing up for our...

3/6/24 Holistic Fashion & Home Stylist, Natalie Decleve, joins Elsa on today’s episode to talk all things personal style. Join them as they talk about the importance of dressing how you want with what makes you feel good, and how to find your way into your personal style. Make sure to follow us on socials: Instagram , Youtube , Pinterest Enjoy 25% off a virtual organizing consultation with cod...

2/28/24 Kat Dey, co-founder and president of Ettitude, joins Elsa on today’s episode as she discusses the groundbreaking fabric science her company is responsible for, how she approaches improvement in her own life, and being an example for her kids. Make sure to follow us on socials: Instagram , Youtube , Pinterest Enjoy 50% off any of our feng shui guides here with code FS50 Stay informed and in...

2/21/24 Today, Elsa is joined by Christy Melgoza and Ana Allen of podcast Girl! Can You Talk? Join them as they talk about the challenges and joys of becoming empty nesters, aging, and jumpstarting the passion project of your dreams. Make sure to follow us on socials: Instagram , Youtube , Pinterest Stay informed and inspired by signing up for our monthly newsletter , where you'll receive the...

2/14/24 Bolden Skin Care Founders, Ndidi Obidoa and Chinelo Chidozie join Elsa on the podcast today to talk about how together they decided to leave corporate America behind and start their own business. In this conversation they discuss how their business was born from a lack of representation in skincare, the challenges and joys of owning a business, and how to balance it all. Make sure to follo...

1/10/24 Ashley DelBello, intuitive life and business coach, joins Elsa on the podcast today to talk all things goal setting, setting yourself up for a great year, and achieving your goals. Make sure to follow us on socials: Instagram , Youtube , Pinterest Stay informed and inspired by signing up for our monthly newsletter , where you'll receive the latest updates, exclusive offers, and insight...

12/20/23 On today's epsiode, Elsa is joined by Erin Riley, the founder and CEO of Cabbage Hill Animal-Free Fertilizer Company. Join them as they talk about Erin's company, the importance of food education like knowing where your food comes from, and the empowerment of growing your own food. Make sure to follow us on socials: Instagram , Youtube , Pinterest Stay informed and inspired by sig...