I Feel You, A Fortify Wellness Production

Send us Fan Mail Suzanne Citere, a lifelong dance educator from New York City, shares her journey of transforming dancers' lives through compassionate education that extends beyond technique to holistic development and confidence-building. • Exploring what it means to "take up space" both in dance and in life • How dance studios become sanctuaries where students find refuge from dai...

Send us Fan Mail Jordan Scott takes us on a deeply personal journey through the highs and lows of being a solo female founder in the tech world. As the creator of Cobble, an app helping people make better decisions together, she's raised over $3 million, grown to 100,000 users, and recently navigated one of her darkest entrepreneurial challenges – running out of runway and having to completel...

Send us Fan Mail Paul English, successful entrepreneur and founder of six startups including Kayak, shares his deeply personal journey with bipolar disorder and how vulnerability became his leadership superpower. • Being diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 25 and developing coping mechanisms like daily task lists for depression • Creating the Bipolar Social Club after losing a mentee to suicide, no...

Send us Fan Mail Bershan Shaw: The Ultimate Warrior’s Journey Bershan Shaw, a two-time breast cancer survivor, international motivational speaker, business coach, and mental health advocate, shares her powerful story of resilience, authenticity, and purpose. In this episode, we explore:  🔹 Finding peace through meditation, prayer, and journaling to align mind, body, and soul  🔹 Recognizing when...

Send us Fan Mail Our discussion delves into the delicate balance of masculine and feminine energies in leadership roles, highlighting how such dynamics can influence team culture and business growth. Crystelle's insight into cultivating supportive environments showcases a community's profound impact on individuals and organizations alike. With her rich experience scaling tech companies a...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an enlightening conversation with the trailblazing healthcare executive, Dr. Cynthia Nwaubani , as she shares her journey from battling malaria in Nigeria to founding PharmD Live in the United States. Discover how her personal experiences and professional evolution have fueled her passion for healthcare innovation, chronic disease management, and patient care. Dr. Nwau...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an inspiring conversation with Sansan Fibri, the brilliant mind behind Wakefully, a platform revolutionizing wellness by harnessing the power of our dreams. Sansan's journey from a successful film and TV producer to a wellness pioneer is transformative. We explore how dreams can be a powerful tool for breaking free from limiting beliefs and achieving our life goal...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we welcome the dynamic Sherry Shamrock, the creative force behind Fit to Cheer and the inventor of the innovative weighted cheerleading pom-poms, Pound Palms. Sherry shares her journey from collegiate cheerleader to entrepreneur, revealing how she harnessed her creativity to bring her vision to life, even utilizing game show winnings to fund her business. Despite person...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could revolutionize an entire industry while championing community empowerment? Join me, Bettina Mahoney, as I sit down with the exceptional HyacinthTucker, an immigrant from Jamaica, Army veteran, and trailblazing entrepreneur, who has done exactly that. Hyacinth has not only transformed the laundry and dry cleaning industry by integrating sustainability and digital i...

Send us Fan Mail Navigating the complex world of neurodiversity and wellness in Silicon Valley is no small feat, particularly when chronic health issues and past traumas intertwine. In our discussion, Kendra opens up about her experiences with chronic migraines and the relief she found through ADHD treatment, shedding light on the often overlooked struggles women face in receiving timely and appro...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine growing up in a small Ohio suburb as the daughter of first-generation immigrant from Pakistan, and transforming personal challenges into a mission that changes women's healthcare. Komel Caruso, the co-founder and Chief Growth Officer of HerMD, shares her story of resilience and innovation with us. Inspired by her father's entrepreneurial spirit and her mother&apo...

Send us Fan Mail Trigger Warning: This podcast contains sensitive content. Please take breaks when needed. Suitable for listeners aged 18 and above only. Discover the remarkable journey of Cher Hayes, a transformational facilitator and life coach with over three decades of experience in guiding individuals toward healing and empowerment. Her compelling story is one of resilience, having overcome a...

Send us Fan Mail What if resilience was the ultimate key to success in the face of adversity? In our latest episode, we introduce you to Zoya, a remarkable first-generation immigrant who arrived in the U.S. with her mother and just $8. Her journey from overcoming language barriers to becoming a successful technologist and entrepreneur is nothing short of inspiring. Zoya opens up about the influenc...

Send us Fan Mail Brittany Moss has transformed her personal adversities into a thriving business venture, and she's here to share her journey. As the founder and CEO of Cupcake Me, Brittany faced the challenges of launching a virtual bakery during a pandemic and a complicated pregnancy. Her tenacity and desire to provide a better life for her daughter Dakota led her to innovate and redefine w...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a seasoned professional is faced with the challenge of starting over? Discover the inspiring journey of Kim Youngberg, a dynamic transactional lawyer whose unexpected transition out of Universal Music's Bravado became a pivotal moment of self-discovery and reinvention. Kim and I explore how AI is reshaping creative industries and the parallels between the an...

Send us Fan Mail What if healing isn’t about arriving at a specific point but rather about embracing an ongoing journey? We’ve got Vanessa Shippy, an inspiring energy work practitioner, sharing her personal path from battling mold poisoning and autoimmune disorders to discovering the deep body-mind connection. Through her transformative experiences, Vanessa offers compelling insights into why heal...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how Samantha LaPare, a trailblazing music publicist, turned her personal challenges into catalysts for success. Raised amidst the rock and roll vibes of New Jersey and armed with a passion for music, Samantha has faced learning difficulties like ADD and dyslexia head-on. Her inspiring journey underscores the power of authenticity and self-love, as she navigates the demand...

Send us Fan Mail How do you turn personal adversity into a driving force for advocacy and creativity? Join us as we sit down with Jazmin, the dynamic co-founder of 94 Films, to unravel her inspiring journey from a young storyteller in Orlando to a multifaceted writer, actress, and producer. Jazmin opens up about the pivotal role her faith has played in providing clarity and calmness amid life&apos...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how life's greatest challenges can become the catalyst for transformative change? Join us as we sit down with Lacey Tisch and Lauren Zucker, the visionary co-owners of Sage + Sound. Discover how these formidable women turned their struggles into a thriving wellness sanctuary on the Upper East Side, emphasizing the power of authentic connections and a supportive...

Send us Fan Mail Gain the tools you need to navigate financial independence and life's transitions with confidence in our latest episode of "I Feel You." We're thrilled to welcome back Tracy Burns, a financial advisor at UBS, who specializes in guiding women through divorce, transitions, and entrepreneurship. Tracy opens up about her recent surgery, sharing how this personal ch...

Send us Fan Mail On Season 6, Episode 1 we chat with Erika Lynn a Transformational Coach for Fortify Wellness. Shifting from a problem-oriented mindset to one of creation, we discuss the essential role of self-love in attracting positive experiences and reprogramming the subconscious mind. Erika's insights into identifying true desires and dismantling old beliefs provide a roadmap for holisti...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to unlock the secrets to achieving true balance and harmony in your life? Join us as we sit down with the incredible Nicole Rutsch, a seasoned Reiki master, sound healer, herbalist, and embodiment coach, who takes us on a journey through holistic wellness practices. Nicole shares her invaluable insights on the transformative power of Reiki and sound healing, comparing the fo...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to transform personal adversity into a beacon of hope for others? Join us as Andrea Powell, an unwavering advocate for survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation, shares the powerful story behind her co-founding of organizations like Fair Girls and Karana Rising. Her journey from personal trauma to becoming a force for justice and healing reveals the...

Send us Fan Mail How do you turn emotional adversity into a source of strength? That's exactly what we uncover in our latest episode with Robin Stern, co-founder and senior advisor at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. Robin takes us on a journey through her multifaceted life, from her professional achievements to her deeply personal roles as a mother and healer. Alongside our host,...

Send us Fan Mail As we approach the complex tapestry of healing, Mother Pearl and I underscore the importance of embracing a holistic view of wellness. You'll discover how a multifaceted strategy—encompassing mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing—can amplify our capacity for empathy and love. In the realm of personal growth, we affirm that true progress is made when we recogniz...