#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 quickly became best friends and roommates, bonding over their interest in all things beauty and their frustration with their lackluster hair and skin, in spite of doing all the ‘wellnessy’ things. After struggling for years with flaky dandruff, brassy hair, and itchy eczema that wouldn’t budge with the latest creams and cleansers, Vitaclean was born. 

Topics discussed:

• Difference between soft and hard water and how this may affect your scalp and hair
• How the water you shower with affects your skin, hair flakiness, and more
• Importance of having your own interests and passions, especially as a female
• Kristina's personal experience in "meeting the one"
• Why you should not rush into trying to find a lifelong partner and how the pace is different for each person
• Learning how to set boundaries and have independence

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#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 personal thoughts on the simple adjustments of how she dresses and speaks and the way it has opened more doors for her over the years. Everything can be improved over time, it's just a matter of how much you apply yourself.

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#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.

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#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 own personal growth and development journey.

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#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, Swirl also takes great pride in championing the work of over 50 + talented female designers and entrepreneurs. 

The reason for all of Swirl’s success is two-fold: Lisa’s love for professionally styling clients herself and her passion for cultivating a community of inspiring women. While community building is at the forefront of all brands today, Lisa has been laying the foundation for her community for almost two decades. It’s the reason that when you walk past a Swirl boutique location, it is packed with women socializing, shopping, and posting. It’s the reason influencers, reality TV stars, and celebrities show up far and wide when Lisa hosts an event or has a launch (like her exclusive collaboration with L*SPACE). When it comes to the Swirl community, the women of Southern California feel Lisa’s heart, her craft, and her underlying mission of supporting women.

Topics discussed:

• Insights on influencer marketing from a brand owner and what she is looking for in order to work with an influencer on gifting and paid collaborations
• Important foundations when building a brand or business
• How to impress your boss as an employee and stand-out for better opportunities to get promoted
• Why you need to have your own "full life" with or without a partner
• Realizations Lisa had after having two kids and what she would do differently + tell other women who are passionate about having their own career, but also want to have a family
• The difference between insecure and confident men
• Making men "work" for you and being a little unavailable

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#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 this case, writing down a few role model examples can help you work backwards. What about these individuals do you aspire to embody? The way they speak and hold themselves? Their values? Maybe how they have a fulfilling career path?

On this solo episode, Emily Elizabeth shares her thought process on becoming aware of the life you want to live and how to narrow it down to your daily actions, essentially your lifestyle. She also shares her personal role models, from people she knows personally, to those she watches from afar, like Sara Blakely and Roger Federer.

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#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 questions around navigating a breakup.

Our 20s are some of the most pivotal years and biggest opportunities to learn and grow, which become a foundation in life throughout our 30s and onwards. Take the time today to invest in yourself and create a better version of you - one that you'll be grateful for later.

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#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 and immediacy dominate, Mezcal Campante encourages consumers to be in the present moment and to love hard and sip slow.™ The essence of the word “campante” is reflected in all aspects of the brand and business. Translated from Spanish to a concept rather than a single world, it speaks of a person who is calm, unaffected by the noise of the surrounding world. and is focused on the now. 

Topics Discussed:

• Most important skill to build in all relationships (work and personal)
• How to stop getting ahead of yourself and find balance in present and future
• Advice on making big transitions (such as from college to post-grad adult life)
• When to focus on your work vs. allow yourself the time to date and be in a relationship
• The origin of the "love hard, sip slow" slogan of Mezcal Campante
• How to network and meet new people and make meaningful connections

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#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 practice. But, it first starts with a simple desire and interest in doing so.

When was the last time you kindly smiled to a stranger? How often do you see people simply looking at their phones, clearly preoccupied by the future or past, but not remaining in the present?

When you are in the presence of someone exuding a high loving frequency, have you noticed a difference? If you want to exude this yourself, what can you do differently today?

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#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, Love Wellness and Cali Rosa, among many others.

Topics discussed:

• The behind the scenes of building an agency from the ground-up in influencer marketing
• Reasons why Julianne's agency was referral-based
• How she learned how to dismantle beliefs around her business and the growth it could have
• How to create a vision with your long-term partner centered around core shared values
• Removing fear of judgement or criticism on "how to parent" or raise a child
• Life between New York and Paris
• Key lessons she would share with her younger 25-year old self in relationships, career, and more

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#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 ballet class you want to do weekly.

Pro tip? Schedule it in your calendar. And do it a week ahead.

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