Holistically Heal-Thy Self with Jess Pfeffer, Founder of Jess Pfeffer Holistic Event Planning

In today's episode, I connected with Judy Weaver, yoga therapist, Co-Founder of Connected Warriors + Yoga Unify. We talked about the benefits of yoga for veterans and others who have experienced a variety of trauma. Judy is a great community leader and shares some powerful statistics on mental health. As a co-founder of Yoga Unify she is spearheading the new paradigm of the future of yoga and yoga...

In today's episode, I connected with Dr. Shivani Gupta, an Ayurvedic Practitioner, and entrepreneur. We talked about the importance of self-care and ways to have vibrant immunity, including sleep hygiene. I like to refer to her as the "Sleep Queen".  As a busy wife and mother of two, she understands the challenges modern women face when it comes to putting their health and wellbeing first. Un...

In today's episode, I connected with Earl Valentovic co-owner of Bonsai Brothers located in Loxahatchee, FL.  We talked about the meaning of Bonsai " tree and pot" and the many trees you can use for Bonsai. Earl's go-to favorites are: ficus + juniper.  As an artist and musician Earl's dexterity was the perfect fit to enter the bonsai world once he retired. Bonsai is both artistic and hor...

In today's episode, I connected with Rachel Mezza + Michiko Kurisu, permaculture and nature enthusiasts and stewards of the Earth.  We talked about the transition from having a community garden into sharing a food forest with the community instead. Rachel + Michiko discuss the benefits of working in nature and how their food forest is inviting to all. As two dedicated volunteers, they share h...

In today's episode, I connected with Autumn Kioti an artist, naturalist and storyteller. We talked about how nature can connect you to mindfulness, different animals, how she shares environmental + social justice through art, nature and community.  Autumn uses inspirations from nature, animal documentaries and scientific studies, their own search for identity and community, and processes incl...

In today's episode, I connected with Shauna Rollf a food enthusiast + manager of a local farm in Loxahatchee, Fl. We talked about how nourishing it is to work in nature daily. Shauna shared with us the health benefits of mushrooms and some vegan dish ideas to use them.  Shauna and her team are at weekly local farmer's markets in the season and are the only organic certified farm in the area....

In today's episode, I connected with Sucha Kumar, Founder of Live Blissed + Movement Fusion Instructor. We talked about "finding her truth" with yoga being a foundation. She discusses the benefits of fasting(including mental clarity + skin improvements) and why it's so important to "live yoga, not just do yoga". Sucha grew up practicing Indian classical dance, hiking, swimming but hated P.E....

In today's episode, I connected with Ryann Morris, an Ayurvedic Chef and Nutritional Health Coach. We talked about her go-to spices and herbs(coriander, fennel, cumin, + turmeric), the importance of food combinations, + her mission to help you “eat your way to better health”.  Ryann is a lover of nature, a mother, wife and best friend, cyclist, hula hooper, swimmer, and food enthusiast. She l...

In today's episode, I connected with Melissa Perlman, Founder + Ceo of BlueIvy Communications. Melissa doesn't only move fast in her career but also when she isn't working, she's a marathon runner.  She has run half marathons and full marathons all over the world. Melissa shares how she prepares both physically and mentally before any race. She connects the importance of movement in her life...

In today's episode, I connected with Sara Green of Sara Green Consulting. We talked about how she became a health + wellness consultant after feeling empowered by giving natural childbirth. Sara shares the importance of "meeting people where they are at" and how functional movement can be used for all ages and abilities.  She offers one on one coaching and group fitness classes for private an...

In today's episode, I connected with Montana Globerman, Founder + CEO of Montana Method. We talked about the importance of movement and her path to starting her own "method" of working out. Montana uses music to fuel these classes and has created a local following that started from her classes in her garage. She now shares it at her own studio and weekly at the hotel The Ray in downtown Delray Bea...

In today's episode, I connected with Leslie Glickman Owner of Yoga Journey. We talked about the various styles of yoga she teaches, what brought her to being a yoga teacher and studio owner, and her perspective on what "yoga" is. Leslie is a great role model in the yoga community not only for what she teachers in her studio but the variety of programs, global retreats, and free offerings she has i...

In today's episode, I connected with Adrian Molina, Founder of Warrior Flow Foundation.  Adrian Molina has been teaching yoga since 2004, with an extensive worldwide following through his platform and school of yoga, Warrior Flow. Adrian is also a writer, meditation teacher, sound therapist, End-of-Life Doula, Mental Health First Aid facilitator, ambassador for Accessible Yoga and Yoga for Al...

In today's episode, I connected with Jacqueline Burbage also known as Jax.  We talked about her struggle with depression and the use of alcoholism, and how yoga found her which became her most effective tool.  In 2008 she was certified as a 200HR RYT Yoga Teacher. She started teaching immediately. Over the next decade, she dove deeply in the studies of yoga and other modalities.  So...

Hi! My name is Jess Pfeffer and I am the Founder of Real Connections SoFla, a holistic talent agency, wellth advisor, and conscious event planner. As a wellth advisor, it is my passion and mission to share holistic experts with the community. With so many health and wellness options out there I wanted to narrow it down for you to make living a healthier lifestyle a bit more accessible.  For a...