The Groovy Shack

Alright y’all BUCKLE UP! In part 2 of our interview with Lacey Claire Roger’s she shares about her journey with mental health, depression, panic attacks, parasite cleanses, spirituality and… AYAHUASCA! Her trip is far more unique and unexpected than you may have anticipated. So here’s your reminder to always be very aware of who you explore and do your healing with. You never really know what you’...

In part one of this interview interview with Lacey Claire Rogers, we talk her time on America’s Next Top Model Cycle 22 in 2015, dealing with body image and an eating disorder, her career as a now full-time model and actress - but what it began with to get her there, her time on the podcast “Oh Here We Go,” and so much more. Trust us you’re going to absolutely fall in love with Lacey like we did!...

All right TGS community, this one will get a little bit chaotic… and heavily infused with weed. For this episode, we sat down with Plant Bitch Cannabis owner Aryana Gathings at the OG Cannabis Lounge in Los Angeles, California while we smoked some of her flower (a collaboration pre-roll with Biko Flower) and chatted about the cannabis industry. We also talked about her festival, Flowers and Flower...

In this interview with Mandy Pacheco we sat down at her incredible studio in Downtown LA, Ivy Studios, to chat running a photo / event studio in LA! We also discussed what her dream and vision was for the studio, starting with business partner but then transitioning to running it on her own, pivoting during 2020 when the whole city stood still, and she talked about future dreams and plans and idea...

For Part 2 of this interview with Roundtrip Collective owner, Sarah Brega, she unpacks running an online business, ad spend, social media, building a team and delegating, creating your own product versus just buying from other brands, and so much more. This is an amazing lesson for any online retailers, small business owners or boutique peeps who want to expand, learn and diversify. IG: @breggy +...

In this discussion with Sarah Brega, the owner of Roundtrip Collective (which is based out of Southern California) we talked origin stories, how she began her first boutique, how she then expanded to two and her decision to close the original flagship in San Pedro and to keep the newer Redondo Beach location. We talked the challenges of running and opening a brick and mortar and so much more. Be s...

For part 2 of our interview with Karl of Dodge Ridge, we talked expanding into the summer season, the difference between all four ski resorts, and some of the big plans that they have for Dodge Ridge up Highway 108! And here’s your reminder that if you still need plans for Father’s Day, Dodge Ridge opens for summer season June 15th! You can find more information at dodgeridge.com

For part one of our interview with Karl, we talk origin story and how he found himself in the ski resort world - after beginning skiing at the young age of four. Integrating into small communities and acquiring not just 1 but 4 ski resorts total: Dodge Ridge, Bear Valley, China Peak, and Mountain High. Continuing on the legacy that his friends Frank and Sally Helm built for such a long time at Dod...

Since the information in the first episode had such great feedback, we decided to hop on again for another free social media minisode - where we specifically chat selling product or services on Instagram! We talk about the differences between selling on stories versus feed posts, selling without feeling like you’re “selling,” going viral, and so much more! Please be sure to ask any questions and o...

In Part 2 of our interview with Patience Dominick (a local doula, breastfeeding advocate, hypnobirthing educator amongst so many other things) chats about the options women have outside of just giving birth in a hospital setting. She also goes on to tell us about her 2 births - the first with midwife care and the second with a birthkeeper in the comfort of her own home! For more information or to...

In this episode we sit down with Patience Dominick who is a local Doula / Birth Keeper, Lamaze + Hypnobirthing Educator, Breastfeeding Advocate, and has offerings and products such as placenta encapsulation, pregnancy and postpartum classes and workshops, nipple butters, sitz bath herbs and more! We dive in to what a doula is, how she got into working with expecting mothers, her view on intuitive...

In Part 2 of this interview with Sally Arnold she talks more about her business all centered around mindfulness: Mindful Compass. She talks about her WHY, going back to school, the curriculum she teaches, the science and psychology connected to mindfulness, statistics in the space, as well as some tips and tricks and practices you can incorporate in your life TODAY! Website: mindfulcompass.com

Sally Arnold is the founder and owner of Schnoogs Cafe, she’s a Mindfulness Coach, Author, Speaker, and Parenting Guide with a Bachelors Degree in Nursing and a Masters in Psychology. In part one of this interview we talk about her origin story.. which is way CRAZIER than we could have ever imagined! Having been born dead (yes you read that right…) she was then later on placed into foster care at...

For Part 2 of our interview with Grammy Nominated Director Andy Hines + his Costume Designer / Producer wife Olivia, we chat working with A list celebs + musicians, what winning awards such as MTV Awards and Cannes lions mean in the industry, as well as some words of wisdom and advice for those embarking on their creative journeys! We talk in depth about Andy’s first project for the A$AP mob, crea...

In Part 1 of this interview we sit down with Grammy Nominated Director Andy Hines and his incredible Celebrity Stylist / Costume Designer wife Olivia Hines. We chat about career growth, origin stories, starting a family and the shifts that come with that, creating their own production company, and the importance of building a strong network! This is a jam packed episode and only HALF of this kick...

For our very first episode Alex and Sophie sit down and chat origins, how they know each other, what you can expect from this podcast, as well as a quick 15 minute mini social media training. They go over analytics, tips and tricks, and some freebies on how you can take your social media to the next level!