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If I could come up with one word to describe Lauren, it would be… “refreshing.” She is a much needed breath of fresh air. Her soul has a mission that is so clear and she will not rest until she has achieved it all. Lauren Lee is a lifelong supporter and caretaker of musicians. She has done this through artist management, event production, content creation, and entrepreneurship, always pursuing equ...

Asking Nakeia to be on the podcast felt like a leap of faith. Having her agree was pure magic. She took a chance on our small podcast and I will continue to be fed by her wisdom, her grace and her presence for the rest of my days. Starting at a young age, Nakeia was presented with choices as to how she wanted to live her life. Nakeia chose to move beyond her experiences and take that knowledge, ta...

Let us dive deeply, Let us love freely, Let us hold ourselves in gentle compassion and understanding. Rooted in her love for God, Cee Ashley, creator of Cee Notes graces the podcast with her gentle, loving and centered messaging. In her own words, “Cee is the creator of cee.xnotes, a transformation-driven platform with Jesus as her foundation. Her work is centered on high performance, transformati...

Jalisa shines brightly, speaks with clear passion and is a deeply profound and sincere human. I first came across her sharing her wisdom on IG and realizing very quickly that I needed to know this person. Immediately from our first touch point, it felt like kindred spirits. It was like talking to a friend where you pick up right where you left off even though we had only just met. I admire Jalisa’...

It is with great pride that I get to introduce my dear friend Veronica Chavez to the Twyn pod family. Veronica and I first met at a crystal shop back in OC. I was immediately drawn to her and her bright blue and purple hair. Veronica is the living embodiment of, “in a gentle way, you can shake the world.” I love her approach to magic, I love her approach to the world at large and I just love her,...

When we think of someone who is everything they think they are and is really about that life… Jazmine is. She is authentic, funny, quick and a true light to this world. This conversation feels as filling as sitting down to facetime with your best friend. It is that healing and that fun, just like Jazmine. She lends her guidance and wisdom freely, tells us more about her history and keeps it all th...

Melody Godfred is a lunatic… as well as a poet, author, and speaker devoted to empowering people to love themselves, manifest their dreams, and transform their lives. She is the author of Self Love Poetry: For Thinkers & Feelers; The ABCs of Self Love; The Shift: Poetry for a New Perspective; and her newest release, Moon Garden: Poetry for Manifestation. Join us for this deeply moving conversa...

Here’s a quick taste of the show!

Can I get a witness?! Sometimes you meet someone and you watch the energy of the room change in an instant, and that is how I would describe this week’s conversation with the sultry, powerful, and intentional Lotus La Loba. What had initially drawn me to her magic was the fact that she is one of the few WOC healers that I have found in the EFT Tapping space. As an ordained beauty theologian, a tra...

I believe it was the pop rock band, Train, that said it best from their 2003 hit, “ And I’m calling all angels! And I’m calling all you angels!” This week, we have the immense pleasure of having the earth angel herself, Leilani Mañulu, on the pod to offer guidance, wisdom, and some big sister energy. Leilani is a modern shaman, author, podcaster, and speaker/storyteller, activating Earth Angel lea...

Come right on in, the water is warm and so is this week’s guest on the podcast. Veronica Agad (Ifáṣadùn Fásanmí) (she/her) is a poet, writer, abọ̀rìṣà, community educator, and connector at the intersections of Black identity, wellness, representation, and culture. For those who are familiar with her work, this is a behind the scenes look at this powerhouse of a woman and for those who are just...

A wise woman once said, “Find me where the love is”-- and that wise woman is this week’s guest Vanessa Smithers. The internet’s favorite lover girl, big sister, goddess Vanessa Smithers join us this week as we dive deeply into all things love. Vanessa has inspired thousands with her outspoken unapologetic nature about how she wants to love and be loved. We could learn a thing or two from this Toro...

All aboard, all aboard! Courtney Lanctot, the one woman show behind The Unpopular Black joins us on this week’s episode and she is encouraging Black folks to adventure the American outdoors through representation, info and access. Courtney gets real in this conversation and goes straight to the heart of the matter of all things. Be prepared to grab your passport and your best hiking shoes because...

Lindsey Christian is a certified menstrual cycle coach, a podcast host and all around girl’s girl! She has dedicated her life to empowering women to reclaim their natural rhythm by balancing their cycles, hormones, and chakras. Through her holistic approach to cycle wellness, Lindsey guides women to align their bodies and minds, so they can experience vibrant health, inner harmony, and feel their...

Natasha (Tash) Helwig graces us with her vulnerable, honest and loving presence while we navigate topics of the heart. This is like the coziest facetime with your very best girlfriend. It is rare to meet someone that has a bandwidth for both the depth and the delicate way of keeping it light and this conversation showcases just how intentional Tash is and why she is so good at what she does. She h...

“Sometimes a window opens and goodness just spills out”-- this conversation with writer and well-living educator, Brandie Freely just so happens to be that window AND the goodness that spills out. We are blessed by the presence of Brandie while she shares the wisdom, the heart and the courage it takes to be a human, being. A human, being messy, a human, being brave, and a human, being vulnerable i...

If ever you posed any Cosmopolitan quiz questions to yourself  or completed a Buzzfeed personality test to see, ‘which type of bread you are’, you are probably into Human Design now, I don't make the rules. It sincerely took all I had to not make this episode an all out personal reading because of the level of knowledge and approachability of Yvonne. She makes it so fun, inviting and real. Yvonne...

Listen to the sound of my voice, “you are becoming unstoppable, you are very powerful, you are a supernova”... This week’s episode highlights the gentle, charming, and light, Suzanne Burton. Suzanne hails from ‘Down Unda’ and took the time out of her life of new motherhood to chat with us about hypnotherapy, manifestation, and community. Maybe it was the accent, or just the general energy of Suzan...

Caution: feelings of extreme comfort and sweetness ahead! When I say get into a nice comfortable seated or lying down position to take in this episode, I mean it!! Shawana grounds us in the art of being, flowing and most importantly listening to what Spirit has to say. There is no sense of rush in this energy and the luxuriousness that her energy affords us is fffffeeeeeellllllttttt. As an author...

Prepare to be refreshed, nurtured and held during this week’s episode, TWYNs! I am elated and over the moon to have the ever-grounding, ever-wise Ashley Simpo share her wisdom on community care, co mothering, navigating balance of passion and presence and–Eminem? Can the real slim shady please stand up? We have been plotting, planning and scheduling this chat and for it to occur on the full moon l...

“It’s our podcast, bitch, and we can do what we want!”- Maddy. This is what Maddy said to me right after we recorded this episode because I just exposed all of my deepest diary thoughts. This is something a little bit different than any other episode we have done thus far. I am just sharing where I am at, how I feel about it. I hope that you are able to soak up a little wisdom from a human, being....

You are gonna wanna grab your bestie for this one. This week, we are highlighting our favorite speaker and mindset coach, Jamiliah, the one-woman show behind Sister is Fine. I have been a fan of Sister is Fine for so long and have shared so many of her heartfelt messages on my platform. This conversation is so sweet and so important as we navigate balancing busy lives, tending to our needs, and wh...

TWYNs, let’s get nourished this week by the soulful, potent and bright light that is Arielle Estoria. I was lucky enough to be connected with Arielle a few years ago and have been awestruck to see not only her unfolding with gentle power, but to witness her empire expand and the fact that she does it her way. You might recognize her face on ads for Zoom or see her smiling face in the MasterClass a...

Is there a Doctor in the house?!... Funny you should ask… In fact there is, this week! We are so excited to invite Dr. Dayanara Thompson (Dr. Day) to the podcast! A dear friend, an activist, a chiropractor, corporate wellness CEO, and a somatic therapist- she is a Jane of all trades who uses her voice to uplift, educate, and inspire. Dr. Day’s interest in Holistic Wellness began when she studied p...

Calling all curly haired girlies with a mission to change the world! This episode is for you! We are so lucky to be blessed by the bubbly and ever encouraging energy of Cate Brown of @becomingcate on Tiktok and IG. Listen as she joins us this week for some giggles, some honesty, and some tender loving care regarding bold action and trusting spirit while we journey through this crazy thing called l...