Jew From The Lou

What does strength really look like? Most people think it's about pushing harder. Lyndsey Warner learned it looks nothing like that. In this episode of Jew From The Lou , Marine veteran, entrepreneur, nutrition and CrossFit coach, and mom Lyndsey shares the unexpected moments that completely changed the direction of her lifefrom a corporate layoff that became a turning point to discovering the car...

Everyone wants to know the latest marketing hack, the newest algorithm trick, or the secret formula to going viral… sound familiar? In this episode of Jew From The Lou , I sit down with entrepreneur, marketer, and wellness advocate John Scott, and we dive deep into what it really takes to build a business that actually lasts. From his journey leaving the corporate world to stepping into entreprene...

A messy house, a busy life, and a never-ending to-do list… sound familiar? In this episode of Jew From The Lou , I sit down with my friend Grace Erbschloe, owner of Happy Haven Cleaning Co., and we completely nerd out over all things cleaning. From why men and women often see mess differently, to our biggest cleaning pet peeves, to what your cleaning professional secretly wishes you knew, no topic...

Getting your life together looks inspiring… until you’re the one fighting your own body to do it. In this episode of Jew From The Lou , I sit down with Rylin Rossano , a 19-year-old author, podcast host, psychology grad student, yoga instructor, and chronic illness advocate. Rylin graduated high school at 15, started college early, built her podcast, wrote two books, and created her own publishing...

In this episode of Jew From The Lou , I sit down with Lynsey Goedecke, former graphic designer turned wellness entrepreneur, who went all in on building her own health and wellness business through her partnership with SuperPatch. We dive into the real, less glamorized side of entrepreneurship: what it actually takes to build something from the ground up, navigate uncertainty, believe in your prod...

What if the life you want… requires you to let go of the version of you that expects it to be easy? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lauren Kimmerly for a conversation that’s equal parts grounding and empowering. We talk about the truth no one really wants to hear… no one owes you anything. And why that realization might actually be the thing that sets you free. We dive into what it really loo...

Empty spaces in the city don’t look like much… until someone sees what they could become. In this episode of Jew From The Lou , I sit down with Gabe Keeven, founder of Side Lot Farms, and we get into what it really takes to build something from nothing… and then trust it to grow beyond you. Gabe turned overlooked spaces in St. Louis into thriving urban farms and businesses rooted in purpose and cr...

In this episode, the boys are back… and we’re diving deep into all things coffee! Nechama sits down with small-batch roasters Will and Josh for a full-circle conversation on how passion, culture, and community brought them into the world of coffee. From unexpected beginnings to burning beans in their kitchens, their journeys are anything but traditional. What starts as a lighthearted coffee chat q...

Curling isn’t just a sport… it’s precision, power, and strategy at the highest level. In this episode of Jew From The Lou, I sit down with Dayna Demmans, a competitive curler, entrepreneur, and mom of three, and we get into what it really looks like to build a life on and off the ice. Dayna went from growing up in the rink to competing at a high level in Canada… but that’s just the surface. What w...

Social media looks effortless… until you’re the one doing it. In this episode of Jew From The Lou , I sit down with Sydney Walker, my first Instagram bestie, and we start pulling back the curtain on what it actually takes to show up online… and stay sane while doing it. Sydney went from college soccer to yoga (YTT since 2020) to teaching Pilates… but that’s just the surface. What we really get int...

Music has a way of bringing people together, but the stories behind the songs are often where the real meaning lives. In this episode of Jew From The Lou , I sit down with Mateo Gonzalez , founder of the band Eli’s Not Dead , to talk about the story behind the music and the experiences that shaped it. Mateo shares how music became an outlet for processing life, relationships, and loss, and how tho...

There is nothing quite like music to connect people and create community. In this episode of Jew From The Lou , I sit down with Josh Boekesch , founder of The Scene , to celebrate the platform’s one year anniversary and talk about how he is helping bring the St. Louis music community together. While working at a local radio station, Josh was constantly surrounded by music and the incredible talent...

What happens when two Hendersons who are obsessed with coffee sit down together? You get zero gatekeeping and a full coffee nerd out session. In his early 20s, Sam Henderson sold everything he owned and went backpacking through Southeast Asia and Uganda. He took random jobs, searched for direction, and started noticing something interesting. Coffee shops were opening everywhere, and none of them w...

STL Coffee Fest is for the coffee enthusiasts and the coffee curious. But who is the mastermind behind it? In this episode of Jew From The Lou, I sit down with Bonnie Mann, the founder and producer of STL Coffee Fest, to uncover the woman behind the sold-out sensation. What started as a bold idea has now grown into a two-day celebration of specialty coffee, local roasters, hands-on workshops, arti...

Most people think of pain as something to push through or fix once it becomes unbearable. In this episode of Jew From The Lou , I sit down with Dr. Carolyn Meister, doctor of physical therapy and founder of Expansion Therapy, to talk about what pain is really communicating and why healing cannot live in the body alone. After a personal spiritual awakening, Dr. Meister began questioning the limits...

Most people only think about their health when something breaks. In this episode of Jew From The Lou , I sit down with Dr. Priyanka Scuorzo , ER physician, new mom, and founder of MOOV St. Louis , to talk about what she sees every day in the ER and why she believes medicine has to start long before the hospital. For Dr. Scuorzo, most people’s worst day is just another shift. That reality grounds h...

Motherhood changes everything. Your body. Your priorities. Your definition of strength. In this episode of Jew From The Lou , I sit down with Gillian Hughes , certified personal trainer, nutritionist, former nurse, and founder of Momshell Method Fitness, for a real conversation about women’s health, motherhood, and building a life that actually works in the season you’re in. Gillian shares how her...

Everyone claps for the strong ones. No one asks how much it costs them. In this episode of Jew From The Lou , I sit down with Miss Cearra J., entrepreneur, esthetician, and community pillar, to talk about strength, grief, faith, and what happens when the woman everyone leans on is silently carrying the heaviest weight. Cearra is the owner of Naturo Health Solutions and Ageless Spa, a licensed esth...

Grief looks different for everyone, but losing a father has a way of reshaping your entire world. In this episode of Jew From The Lou, I sit down with my Aunt Shira Nudell for a deeply personal conversation we call The Dead Dad Club. Two daddy’s girls who could do no wrong in their fathers’ eyes, bonded by love, loss, and legacy. I had six years to prepare for my dad’s death after his original dem...

Everyone talks about healing, but not enough people talk about how deeply faith, belief, and presence shape the healing process. In this episode of Jew From The Lou , I sit down to explore the powerful intersection of faith, healing, and following your calling. We open up about my grief journey and how losing my dad fundamentally changed me. I share how grief reshaped the way I move through the wo...

Everyone talks about fitness as discipline, but not enough people talk about movement as respect, especially after becoming a mother. In this episode of Jew From The Lou , I sit down with Erin, founder of La Forme Fitness, to talk about what it looks like when Pilates meets play and movement actually supports the whole woman. Erin shares how she first fell in love with mega style reformer workouts...

Everyone wants to lead, but no one talks enough about how exhausting leadership can be. In this episode of Jew From The Lou , I sit down with Jazmin Wheeler, certified executive coach and holistic leadership advocate, to talk about what leadership is meant to feel like when it actually supports the whole person. Jazmin shares her journey through some of the most sought-after companies in the world...

This week, we sit down with Elisa Travis, PT, PPCES, founder of HomeCore Physical Therapy. Elisa’s story begins in 1993 when she became the only Orthodox Jewish woman in her physical therapy program, breaking barriers and honoring her faith in a field that had never seen someone like her. After decades of working in traditional PT settings, Elisa found herself in an acute psychiatric hospital feel...

This week, we sit down with Ryan Green, Founder and Chief Media Officer of The Last Splash. Ryan’s journey is anything but ordinary. He went from dropping out of college to play online poker professionally to becoming one of the most respected media minds in St. Louis, with over 15 years of experience leading innovation in digital marketing and advertising technology. Ryan shares what it was like...

This week we dive into the reality of grief and healing with Jennifer Campolo as we talk about what it means to live through loss, tune in to what you truly need, and find your way back to yourself one moment at a time. We open up about how grief changes the way you see the world and how, in a grief illiterate society, people often don’t know how to show up. Sometimes talk therapy is not the answe...