What Fulfills You?

#312: Growing up in ‘the spa capital of the Balkans’ - a region of Bulgaria known for its healing thermal waters - Kristina Velkova later moved to New York City to earn her degree in Product Development from FIT and begin her career as a professional model. Kristina’s career in fashion took her to London, where she met her future co-founder Sara Douglas working at a global content agency. The duo...

#311: The art of first impressions and mastering it - why? Because you can open much more opportunities for yourself when you learn how to dress a certain way (that still feels authentic to you), and also HOW you speak. This applies in all areas of your life; from dating and relationships, workplace and getting the job, attracting new likeminded friends, closing a sales deal, etc. Emily shares her...

#310: We talk about the things we wish we did more of and how we wish it was a part of our lifestyle. But the thing is, all it takes is frequency and repetition. The more you do something, the more it becomes who you are. How do you turn health and fitness into a lifestyle? What about other areas of life? Tune in to this short bonus episode. Receive weekly personal insights from Emily's email...

#309: During the holiday season, mental health can be a topic of concern for some and if we learn how to manage our mental health and self-regulation on a consistent basis, we can navigate the harder times with a little bit of ease. On this solo episode, Emily Elizabeth shares her personal tips on 4 habits that have helped improve her overall mental health over the past 2-3 years, along with her o...

#308: Lisa  Landers has been operating  Swirl Boutique  for over 17 years, servicing SoCals’ top influencer and celebrity clientele while creating a die-hard community in the process. Not only has Swirl’s work been seen on MTV, Bravo, E! News, FORBES, Locale Magazine, ABC's The Bachelor and The Bachelor in Paradise, Summer House, and The Real Housewives of Orange County and Beverly Hills, Swir...

#307: We're all on this journey of figuring out how we want to really live our life and how feeling fulfilled plays a role on all of it. The reality is, we'll never have it "fully figured out", but as most will tell you, simply having an idea of which direction you want to go in will help you start. Sometimes, even figuring out which direction you want to go in may feel tough. In t...

#306: Emily recently spoke at her alma mater, Chapman University, on her personal journey throughout her 20s since the age of 20 and how she's navigated college and life after graduating. During this session, she noticed some questions that focused on ultimately becoming a better version of oneself through finding and creating more likeminded friendships, building self-confidence, and also que...

#183: Shirley Leigh Wood Oakes, Partner, and CEO of Mezcal Campante is a force to be reckoned with in the industry. From her marketing and entrepreneur experience, she has been on the board of several well-known brands, such as Ten To One Rum. Formerly a tequila lover, she discovered Mezcal and set out, with her partners, to create a Mezcal that truly everyone can enjoy.  In a world where urgency...

#304: "Everything needs food to live, even love. If we don't know how to nourish our love, it withers. When we feed and support our own happiness, we're nourishing our ability to love. That's why to love means to learn the art of nourishing our happiness." via How to Love - Thich Nhat Hanh To mindfully show up on a daily basis in a loving frequency and energy takes a lot of pra...

#303 (repost): Julianne Fraser is a Digital Marketing Expert & Founder of Dialogue New York, a leading global influencer marketing agency on a mission to thoughtfully connect brands with creatives to create meaningful dialogues on the internet that truly resonate. She started the agency 6 years ago and has built a roster of top-tier clients, from Sakara, Seed and Brooklinen, to Adidas, RE/DONE...

#302: Everyone talks about wishing they had more time to do the things they really want to do, but what does your schedule really indicate? How much free time do you really have to make time for the hobbies and activities you're curious about? Chances are, you can probably swap happy hour or coffee with your co-worker for an after-work sports league. Or maybe, finally create time for that ball...

#301: What is the secret to actually showing up as your best self in each area of your life? Being exceptional. What does exceptional effort look like to you? When you're at work, are you putting 110% effort in? Or are you subconsciously half-assing it because you don't care as much? How about in your relationships? In what ways could you show up for your friends better? This episode will...

#300: For this special 300th episode, Emily gets personal and dives into a Q&A submitted by listeners on the following: Morning routine and whether it has changed over the years How to approach career decisions and figuring out best way to make a shift Daily habits that help her feel her best How to continue to feel her best, even while traveling on the go Setting goals with a fresh start in m...

#299: If you don't have a general vision or direction for your life, then you will eventually find yourself "floating" too much and almost getting lost. On the flip side, if you plan too much and think too far into the future, you will miss the present and the beauty of letting life happen in its flow. The thing is, you really do need both. You need to create a general plan of where yo...

#298: At some point in your life, you learn to recognize the value and importance of relationships, especially friendships, that deeply connect with you and leave a positive impact on your life. The kinds of friendships where you can rely on the person to talk through tough times with you. The types of people that will drive hours, just to see you on a rare occasion. These of course, take time to...

#297 (repost): Siff Haider was working in the beauty space as a blogger + podcaster and found herself struggling with her own health issues. She ultimately turned to natural remedies as a last resort and began troubleshooting with her own combination of herbs & vitamins and found herself feeling better than ever. She quickly realized that holistic remedies had the power to address women’s toug...

#296: It's very common to "lose ourself" in one way or another when we get into a new relationship. It's even easier to do so when you don't have a very clear idea of who you are and what you like and don't like. So how can you prevent some of this? How can you work towards better self-awareness and clearer understanding of who you are and what is actually aligned with you?...

#295: On this episode with guest Stephanie Taormina, Emily dives into the deeper questions around marriage, divorce, female friendships, navigating life in your 20s and 30s, and lots more, with her very own high school best friend's mom. If you're someone that wants to take time to consciously make decisions, especially as you're navigating your relationships, career, and your own goal...

#294: One of the biggest obstacles we face as we navigate adulthood is figuring out our personal finances. From how to make more, save, invest, and of course, how to actually be conscious with the way we spend our money. It's easy nowadays to just click the purchase button on Amazon and not think anything of it. It's easy to just swipe your credit card on everything you want, but probably...

#293: If you feel like you're *kind of* a mess when it comes to how you're structuring your days, weeks, and months, then this episode will be a helpful one for you. On this solo episode, Emily Elizabeth dives into her daily and weekly structure as an entrepreneur and how she creates consistency over perfection within her routines. From morning routine, evening routine, and personal tips a...

#292: This week's bonus episode is a quick one, focused on insights and ideas around how you can take better initiative of your life; whether that be finding more likeminded women and friends, taking on hobbies that actually interest you (pottery class, writing class, piano, sports league, etc.), and how the lack of these elements may be part of the reason as to why you don't feel deeply f...

#291: In April 2023, Emily sat down next to an elder couple in their 80s in Florence, Italy and ended up striking a meaningful conversation with them. To the point that they invited her and her friend for hot coca after dinner to continue the conversations. This couple has been married for 60 years, while also building a fortune well over $500M through the sale of three companies and the husband n...

#290: Shannon Race is the co-founder of  bio.me , a cutting-edge gut health and fiber supplement company. She is also currently the Principal at Starshot Ventures leading investment strategy and advising existing portfolio brands on marketing and brand strategy. Additionally, Shannon serves as a board member and strategic advisor for Koia plant-based protein drinks. Most notably, she served as Vit...

#289: If you struggle to separate your decision making from parents, family, or friends, then this episode is for you. It's common for us to get caught up in the opinions of our loved ones and what they want or think is best for us. But it's important to remember that at the end of the day, the decisions we make for our lives - whether it's who we marry, where we go to school, where we...

#288: On this episode, Emily gets candid and shares one of her top secrets to her success in personal life and in her businesses. While sharing this with others, she realized that not many people actually follow up as much as they need to and are often losing out on great opportunities, whether career or personal related, due to the lack of following up. One of the primary reasons Emily was able t...