Words of a Warrior

I had the pleasure of sitting down with THE Tomas J Stanton, author of Wolves Don’t Perform in The Circus, A collection of poetry in which encapsulates much of life experience and legacy - from his work as an educator, community organizer, and entrepreneur, but also as a human,  husband and father.  In this episode:  We deep dive into Tomas’ journey into the world of poetry & spoken word by at...

The mastermind behind the BOPPIN record, "Isyo Day" - which is currently streaming on all major platforms, visual + music artist, designer, and creative genius Shereene Manimala joins me on the podcast to share some BIG inspiration and encouragement I met Shereene on Paola's REVIVE Retreat on the Big Island of Hawaii and instantly connected with her as a sister and fellow creative wh...

When Heidi said yes to coming on the podcast to share her story - I immediately did a happy dance while bumping Madre Creator - her beloved hit song thats empowering women and mothers around the world! Heidi Rojas is a #1 hit songwriter, artist, proud first generation Latina, and Millennial mama of two. She is sharing songs from the most vulnerable corners of her heart, that she has written after...

Meet my friend Emma Castellanos, a teaching artist, painter, musician, birth doula, mental health advocate and so much more! Emma is one of the most kind, generous and expressive humans that I know and right when I met her - I knew she was a soul sister. She's never been one for small talk which I ADORE so much. Our conversations are always so meaningful and full of depth and this podcast epis...

I’ve never smiled so hard while recording a podcast episode! Jaslean is the incredibly sweet, loving woman running the page Instagram: instagram.com/curatingcures - which is centered around generously offering a range of holistic health and wellness tips originally inspired by ancient Ayurvedic remedies taught to her by her mom.  What I love most about this page there how practical AND accessible...

The first time I heard Tomi Simmons perform I CRIED. This slam poet and yoga teacher is one of the best in the game. Her writing skills + performance delivery is literally some of the best I've ever seen and she inspires me SO much. If you are ever lucky enough to see her perform LIVE then you will totally see what I mean! In this episode: Tomi and I sit down 1:1 for the very first time and ta...

I could spend hours on end listening to Shokouh tell her brave story of becoming a hypnotherapist and inspirational speaker. This is a woman who has been so courageous as to leap out of the modern corporate 9-5 lifestyle and start her business, Healing Activated, which is centered around a meaningful and fulfilling purpose to help others. Not before traversing an incredibly difficult path as an im...

Cylie is a top 2% producing agent across Arizona with over $45M in sales. Her success is based on positive referrals, earning the respect of her clients by working tirelessly on their behalf and offering candid advice. Her strengths lie in not only creatively analyzing and problem solving but also maintaining an easeful, fun experience. She averages over 35 sales per year, whether relocating, buyi...

I was so excited to finally bring my sweet friends / local up & coming band Galactic Harmony to the podcast It’s been nothing short of epic witnessing these 4 immensely talented singer, songwriter & multi-instrumentalists come together to create music and community centered around consciousness & connection  In this episode we deep dive into: Tori & I meeting backstage at a concert...

What an honor to interview the legendary Renee Hecker aka “Wing It Mom” aka One True North Life Coaching… A sweet, inspiring woman, law of attraction life coach, motivational content creator, mother of 12 and widower to her late husband Nathan Hecker. Renee wears many hats in life, but what I am most inspired by is the wise, heart-centered human that she is. She is a well of wisdom, full of resour...

I was so excited when one of my favorite artists & the author of the interactive journal Draw Your Feelings, Rukmini Poddar said she’d come onto the podcast to share the backstory of this genius practice and new book that has been helping people connect with & process their emotions and therefore connect deeper with each other.  Rukmini Poddar is an artist, designer, and illustrator. Her creative...

Have you ever gone on an extended trip & spent enough time away from your day to day life and routine to receive valuable insights into how you’ve been showing up & where you have space in your life to grow as an individual & in your relationships?  On the latest podcast episode, I had the pleasure of dropping in with singer, song-writer Nina Grae and talking about the inspiration behind her lates...

Imagine one of the most tragic life events ends up leading you back to one of your most precious paths…. At the peak of the pandemics uprising, my sweet friend Grace and her family received the news that her father had been killed in a work accident. Between processing the grief of his loss + facing the possibility of losing the business she’d worked so hard on building over the last decade, Grace...

I've been looking forward to dropping this episode with one of my dearest friends because it is JAM PACKED with so much gold - from the inception of the well-known & beloved community healing center in Scottsdale, Arizona 'Abundant Space' to the birth of her adorable baby boy, Kseniya holds NOTHING back as we dive into the juicy details of motherhood, entrepreneurship, her PRIMAL birthing story, p...

Upon a very special stop on their tour, I was lucky enough to meet & connect with one of the most amazing Indie Folk music duos ever! A married couple from NYC, who lives & tours out of their conversion van with both their cat Oakley and dog Cuda, sharing their uplifting music with the world - talks about the ins and outs of their inspirational story of writing, recording, and sharing music, creat...

An open invitation to all women to join in on a beautiful, ceremonial day retreat for women happening on Sunday, August 13th from 10:30am - 7:00pm  If you are looking for a spiritually expansive community in Phoenix, Arizona - you NEED to know Taylor Wray - she’s an artist, alchemist, yoga teacher, healer, light worker, community event facilitator and so much more  Taylor and I have known each oth...

This episode is full of depth and inspiration. I had the honor of deep diving with one of my closest girl friends, Paola Ucelo - who is an artist, a poet, a designer, ceremonialist/retreat curator, organizer for Indigenous Mayan leaders in Guatemala, as well as a spirit led mentor & guide for facilitators, visionaries, creatives, and heart-led leaders. Paola recently just launched a ritual ins...

Whether you believe in astrology or not, you'll find this episode full of wisdom & gems from natal astrology expert, yoga teacher & coach Jessica McLean. Jessica is a self-made entrepreneur, mother of 4, wellness enthusiast and a fellow projector human design. She joined one of my group mentorship programs back in 2019 where she committed to building and growing her coaching business. She has sinc...

I’m stoked to welcome my first guest onto the show, a dear friend & soul sister Makenzie McPherson.  Makenzie is one of the cofounders of Kakao - whole bean, heirloom drinking chocolate sourced from small family farms in both Peru & Guatemala  If you know me at all, you know I’m a huge cacao person since the day I had my first cup nearly 6 years ago and experienced the powerful heart opening prope...

Hi there, Enjoy this a short introduction into myself and what you can anticipate on this podcast :) I'm really looking forward to deep diving & connecting with you through sharing these conversations on this platform. Lets connect on: https://www.candywheelerofficial.com https://www.instagram.com/candy_wheeler/ https://www.facebook.com/candywheelerofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/@wordsofawarrio...