On the Cusp of Something Beautiful

Kate Assaraf, CEO and founder of Dip Hair Care, joins me for a grounded conversation on building a sustainable beauty brand rooted in high-performance products, conscious commerce, and human-centered business. We talk about creating plastic-free shampoo and conditioner bars that actually work, rebuilding after failure, choosing community over convenience, and what it means to grow a business witho...

After nearly a year away from the mic, I’m returning to On the Cusp of Something Beautiful with a new rhythm, a new perspective, and a deeper understanding of what it truly means to trust the soul path. In this episode, we explore the medicine of reinvention, the discomfort of uncertainty, and the sacred process of allowing your life to evolve beyond old versions of yourself. This conversation is...

What if dreaming was more than just rest, but a revolutionary tool for healing, imagination, and collective liberation? In this expansive conversation, I’m joined by Kelsey Daniels—a self-described artist, organizer, and baddie scholar from Southeast San Diego—who reminds us that dreaming is more than rest: it's a radical, ancestral practice of reclaiming life beyond survival. We explore the role...

In this second installment of the Walk True series, Tim Victor and I dive deep into what it truly means to navigate fear, open to love, and transform pain into purpose. Together, we explore the role of self-awareness, isolation, growth, and healing as we walk the path of authenticity and soul-aligned living. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to move through life’s challenges with more gr...

Tap into your soul’s rhythm and unlock your power to manifest by becoming aware of the energetic currents around you. In this episode, I dive deep into the energetic forecast and soul medicine for April, with a focus on how awareness is the key to manifesting your deepest desires. I’ll share insights on how the energy of the season is shaping our realities and how you can align with it to step int...

In this episode, I sit down with my friend and creative collaborator, Tim Victor for a special mini-series called ‘Walk True’. Tim Victor is a singer-songwriter, model, celebrity stylist, and all around creative. During our conversation Tim shares the meaning behind Walk True, a guiding philosophy rooted in his Jamaican heritage that encourages living authentically and embracing the journey with i...

This episode dives into March’s energetic forecast from our monthly newsletter, The Communion. The Communion is a monthly exchange of energetic and creative wisdom for conscious creatives and entrepreneurs who feel called to follow their soul path. This month’s theme is Choosing a Reality: Experimenting with Expansion. Inside this episode, we explore the balance between taking action and surrender...

In this episode, I sit down with Kristina Green, founder of Cardigan Careers. Kristina shares her transformative journey from the corporate world to becoming a coach who empowers women to follow their dreams. She opens up about the challenges of prioritizing responsibilities over passion, breaking free from societal expectations, and the deep self-reflection that led her to her true calling. Throu...

In this brand new episode, I dive into February's energetic medicine from our monthly newsletter, The Communion. The Communion is a download of energetic and creative medicine for creatives, healers, and entrepreneurs who feel called to follow their soul's authentic path. This month’s theme is You Can Rebuild Your Life. We touch on how to utilize the energetics that are likely to arise each week,...

In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Lisa Levine. Lisa is an artist, an acupuncturist, a healer and the founder of Maha Rose. During our conversation, Lisa shares her journey into clown medicine, radical self-acceptance, and surrendering to the pathway of business stewardship, parenthood, and presence.   Other topics that came up during our conversation:  -business pillars a...

In our first episode back, we’re observing all the ways we give our power away. We also take a look at why healing our shadow is crucial to our growth, and for bridging the gap between our present Self, and the next level of Self.  After a session of deep inner inquiry with my Shadow Self, I was presented with a question: what are these experiences you keep giving your power away to?  We then take...

New season, who dis?  Welcome back to a NEW season of On The Cusp of Something Beautiful! 

In this semi-season finale episode, I discuss the lessons I’ve learned that have kept me fulfilling my societal programming and not my soul purpose. Due to our societal programming, we often make decisions that are predictable and ultimately keep us safe. We negate ourselves from being able to connect with what brings our soul joy. If you’ve been looking for permission to prioritize what truly lig...

In this week's episode, I'm in conversation with community futurist and future herbalist, Lisa Barroca. Lisa is also a queer, sober writer, and in this conversation she shares her journey to recovery and the many ways her sobriety keeps her grounded in her life; from writing to painting, community building, and herbalism. Other Topics Mentioned: Creating Rituals to Support her Recovery Grounding i...

In this episode, I sat down with model and artist, Marcia Kim to discuss her creative journey from fashion design into modeling. Marcia also shares how she’s been able to find peace around her personal path to success in her journey.  Other topics mentioned:  Resisting the urge to skip steps Marcia's Legendary status Getting clear on our desires Releasing judgements of others + self  Holding ourse...

This week, I revisit an episode from Season 2 with teacher, facilitator, guide, and the Founder of Wholehearted Coaching, Shirin Eskandani. In this episode, Shirin discusses the importance of self-compassion and connecting with our purpose, in order to create our dream life.   Shirin also shares how she transitioned out of career as an award winning opera singer to a certified life coach, where sh...

In this week's episode, which kicks off a 3-part Soul Series around learning how to trust your unique guidance and intuition, I share the guidance I received during Lion's Gate Portal. I breakdown why it's important to follow your intuitive guidance, regardless of what you feel like you're "supposed" to be doing. By doing this, I was able to engage and receive important information around situatio...

This week I sit down with photographer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Judith Rae of Judith Rae Photography to discuss her journey from being a young mom at the age of 13 to becoming one of Harper Bazaar's Top Wedding Photographers in the World! To continue following Judith's journey, you can follow her on IG: @judithraenyc!   Other Topics Mentioned: Navigating difficult transitions Leaning into...

In this week’s episode, I sit down to share the lessons I’ve recently had to learn and process around reclaiming my energetic sovereignty. This also brought clarity on the energetic clearing that needed to take place in order for me to embody the next level of my Soul Self.  Other topics mentioned:  creating boundaries self-advocacy authenticity as a practice shadow work honoring our inner child C...

Andrea Kattan is an engineer turned entrepreneur in the Pinterest Management + Marketing space. In this episode, she shares how she transitioned out of her role at a Fortune 50 company in order to reclaim her energetic health from burnout, and create more time freedom in her life.   Other Topics Mentioned: following your Soul's blueprint trusting your unique process completing lessons and transiti...

In this week’s episode, I share an update on the life lessons I’ve been navigating over the last six months. Especially as it relates to honoring the thresholds we have to journey through and cross energetically.  It is in these thresholds that we are invited to surrender in preparation of the internal transformations that must occur when we’re feeling called to transition out of our current reali...

Welcome to the season 3 premiere of On the Cusp of Something Beautiful! For this very special episode, I'm joined by Minister Lauren E. Boone of Lovewell Ministries and singer-songwriter and creative, Tim Victor. In honor of Pride month, I couldn't think of two people I wanted to be in conversation with more around embracing our whole authentic selves as it pertains to our sexuality and our spirit...

Welcome to Season 3 of On the Cusp of Something Beautiful! A podcast for multi-faceted, multi-dimensional creatives who are on the journey to deepen the connection with their authentic Soul-Self. This season, we’re going to be diving even further into the intuitive and conscious creative landscape. Many people listening to this show are in the space of wanting to create legacy, longevity, impact,...

In the season finale, Amickoleh opens up about an aspect of her mental health she hasn’t shared openly. Finally feeling safe enough to free herself from a burden she has carried since her adolescence.  Please note this episode contains a discussion around suicidal thoughts in a manner that is introspective and healing. However, if that is a topic that makes you uncomfortable, please feel free to c...

In this episode, Amickoleh sits down with Chanelle René, a digital marketing expert turned contemporary painter. Chanelle shares why she decided to dive into the world of painting, and how it has become a part of her self-care routine and healing journey.   Other topics mentioned:  being kind to herself  embracing mistakes exploring different creative mediums tips for starting a creative path find...