ILA Radio

What if healing isn’t a single turning point—but a slow returning to yourself, moment by moment, breath by breath? In this deeply intimate episode of ILA Radio, host Laura Alyn sits down with Samantha Mandel—producer, creator, and co-host of Skirts Up—to explore how illness, intuition, and creativity reshaped her sense of identity. Samantha shares how functional seizures disrupted her life, how si...

What if the life you’re meant to live isn’t revealed through grand breakthroughs but through the smallest choices you make every day? In this expansive episode of ILA Radio, host Laura Alyn sits down with Cynthia Garcia, a bioengineer and project manager whose path shows how logic and intuition, structure and creativity, can coexist without contradiction. If you’ve ever felt pulled between who you...

What if knowing isn’t something you prove—but something you practice? And what if the clarity you’re searching for comes not from certainty, but from curiosity, courage, and the lived intelligence of experience? In this revelatory episode of ILA Radio, host Laura Alyn sits down with Albert Bramante, a multifaceted thinker, researcher, and actor/talent agent, to explore the unexpected intersections...

What if knowing isn’t something you think —but something you recognize ? And what if the deepest truths arrive not through study, but through play, trust, and the quiet intelligence of lived experience? In this revelatory episode of ILA Radio, host Laura Alyn sits down with Wanako Oberhuber—educator, researcher, and integrative thinker—to explore the three major pathways of human understanding: ac...

In this electric episode of ILA Radio, host Laura Alyn sits down with Scott Trumpolt—employee compensation expert, former corporate HR leader, and independent consultant—for a conversation that will permanently expand how you think about independence, career fulfillment, and mentoring. For more on this episode, the host, and guest, please visit: https://theornelian.com/2025/11/21/40-trusting-your-...

In this electric episode of ILA Radio, host Laura Alyn sits down with Alexandra Beller—former professional dancer, choreographer, Certified Movement Analyst, teacher, and somatic innovator—for a conversation that will permanently expand how you think about intuition, embodiment, creativity, and learning. For more about the episode, Alexandra, and Laura: https://theornelian.com/2025/11/18/39-trusti...

In this electric episode of ILA Radio , host Laura Alyn sits down with Tigrilla Gardenia —nature-inspired mentor, certified life coach, engineer, musician, and world ambassador for plant advocacy—for a conversation that will permanently expand how you think about intuition, embodiment, creativity, and purpose. For more on the episode: https://theornelian.com/2025/11/14/38-trusting-your-plantness-t...

In this episode, Viv Stan shares how she’s learned to trust herself through art, observation, and deep self-reflection. From Aries’ experiential joy to Pisces’ spiritual intuition, she explores the many ways of knowing—how discernment begins in the body, how emotions guide decision-making, and how intuition whispers truths the mind cannot calculate. Viv Stan reflects on her journey of learning to...

In this episode, ILA Radio welcomes Elder Nerd The Black a.k.a. David Lum’ahn Mosley, an artist, technologist, and nature-lover who sees the world as living information. With an Aquarius Rising and a Virgo stellium, David bridges the analytical and the intuitive, building apps from instinct, composing music from myth, and speaking in shapes when words can’t hold the meaning. This episode is for an...

In this episode, ILA Radio welcomes Heather Melville, a creative, engineer, and seeker who has learned to rebuild trust with herself through fasting, van life, and communion with nature. With a Leo stellium and a heart attuned to both fire and feeling, Heather lives at the intersection of creativity and discipline—balancing the mind’s logic with the body’s wisdom. From her background in stage ligh...

What if your local library is actually a museum in disguise? In this episode, we explore four Los Angeles–area libraries — as living archives of memory, culture, and belonging. From multilingual children’s books to hidden art installations, these public spaces quietly tell the story of who we are. 📍 Buena Vista Branch Library (Burbank) 📍 Echo Park Branch Library (Los Angeles) 📍 La Pintoresca Br...

In this episode, ILA Radio welcomes Dr. Angela Meyers, a deep-feeling, wide-seeing human who processes reality through listening, absorbing, and sensing. With a Taurus Sun and Scorpio Moon, she embodies both earthy steadiness and emotional depth—making her a natural synthesizer of intellect and intuition. This episode is for anyone who processes the world through vibes as much as facts, who’s been...

In this first ILA Institute course of the Wandering Through series, we explore how museums—large or small, well-known or tucked away—can become spaces for organic, intuitive learning. Guided by curiosity rather than curriculum, we visit three very different museums across Los Angeles: The Pasadena History Museum , currently showcasing 100 YEARS - 100 IMAGES, The mini museum inside the Burbank YMCA...

What does it really mean to trust your gut—especially in high-stakes environments where every second counts and lives are on the line? In this episode, ILA Radio welcomes Jenn Johnson, author and critical care nurse, who has spent years navigating life-or-death moments guided by both rigorous training and something less tangible: intuition. From working with energy in the ER to witnessing the rise...

What does it really mean to trust the process—especially when the stakes are high, the path is unclear, and fear is loud? In this episode, ILA Radio welcomes Joshua Onysko , founder and CEO of Pangea Organics and Alpine Provisions —two trailblazing companies redefining what it means to create with integrity. From building a plant-based cosmetic empire to exploring the role of fear, imagination, an...

What happens when a devoted academic lets her inner knowing take the lead? In this episode, Laura Alyn sits down with Dr. Johanna Mosca—Ph. D., educator, yogi, and Sedona resident—for a rich conversation about the dance between intellect and intuition. Together, they explore: What it means to  feel  your way into major life decisions The limits of reason and the power of habit What schools are mis...

What happens when you trust your voice—literally and intuitively? In this episode of ILA Radio , Laura Alyn sits down with Siquoyia Blue, the genre-bending musician, tech-savvy creator, and multi-hyphenate force behind Abstract Soul . From her early days singing at six to commanding stages across the Southeast, Siquoyia has lived a life led by passion, curiosity, and inner knowing. Together, they...

Trauma specialist Laura Giles shares how intuition, nature, and shadow work guide her healing practice—and why true knowing happens when mind, body, and spirit align. Listen in for a grounded, mystical take on what it means to live well, heal deeply, and leave no legacy behind. For more on Laura, check out her website: lauragiles.org For more on the episode + journal prompts for you to trust in th...

In this episode, Laura Alyn speaks with Daniel Sanderson—entrepreneur turned philosopher and founder of PlankSip—about the deep roots of astrology and its intersections with intuition and critical thinking. From Mesopotamia to modern media, Daniel explores how philosophy can be a guiding force for personal and societal growth. This thoughtful conversation touches on the power of curiosity, the imp...

A conversation full of grit, grace, and divine insight, Laura Alyn sits down with author and mentor, Rhonda Parker Taylor. From childhood dreams and unexpected detours to astrology and emotional wisdom, Rhonda shares how she helps others grow by embracing their truth and leading with empathy. For more on Rhonda, check out her website, https://rhondaparkertaylor.com/

In this episode of ILA Radio , host Laura Alyn dives into a heartfelt conversation with actor and storyteller Matt Drago, exploring how his passion for performance is intertwined with his astrological blueprint. From his early days in Virginia to his ongoing commitment to emotionally rich storytelling, Matt reflects on how key placements in Leo, Mars, Venus, and Scorpio have guided his creative pa...

In this special season finale of ILA Radio, host Laura Alyn takes a heartfelt look back at the incredible conversations, insights, and transformations explored throughout the season. From career pivots and confidence-building to redefining success and fostering authentic connections, this episode weaves together the common threads that made this season unforgettable.

In this episode of ILA Radio , Laura Alyn sits down with the dynamic and inspiring Forbes Riley—TV personality, entrepreneur, and mindset coach—to explore her extraordinary journey of transformation. From building a multimillion-dollar coaching business to navigating personal losses and embracing motherhood at 42, Forbes shares how she turned life’s challenges into stepping stones for success. Whe...

In this episode of ILA Radio , Laura Alyn speaks with Ralph Estep Jr., a financial expert, author, and host of a daily Christian finance program. Ralph’s journey—from taking on financial responsibility at a young age to building a career in accounting, agriculture, and faith-based financial education—has been driven by a deep passion for helping others break free from living paycheck to paycheck....

In this episode of ILA Radio , Laura Alyn speaks with Milan, founder of Free Spirits, a pioneering non-alcoholic spirits company. Milan shares his journey from a career in advertising to building a brand that challenges the traditional role of alcohol in social settings. His mission? To create a world where connection—not alcohol—is at the heart of every gathering. The conversation delves into the...