The Glow Up Effect

On this episode we chat with Nataly, a mindfulness artist, about her journey and the importance of creating a personalized wellness routine. Nataly shares her experience of finding mindfulness and meditation as a way to cope with anxiety and stress. She emphasizes the importance of starting small and being playful with your practices, allowing yourself to explore different modalities and find what works best for you. She encourages listeners to create their own recipe for wellness and find what brings them joy and balance.

In this episode, we’re joined by Adebukola Ajao, a trailblazer in the digital marketing space, who’s making waves by providing creative and cost-effective solutions to small businesses across Boston and beyond! Adebukola’s expertise in marketing and her passion for helping small businesses thrive post-pandemic shines through as she shares invaluable insights on funding, ethical AI use, and building strong teams. We dive into: Key funding opportunities for small businesses post-pandemic. Why good marketing is crucial from day one. The importance of securing your domain. Ethical use of AI and Adebukola’s thoughts on Gemini. Building a team before you’re forced to—and hiring for your weaknesses. Adebukola is a transformational leader who empowers her team of experts to take charge and shine, never calling herself a CEO but always leading with vision. If you’re ready to level up your small business with creative marketing and team-building strategies, this episode is packed with gems you won’t want to miss! Connect with Adebukola on Instagram and on LinkedIn.

We are so excited to be joined today by Erika Brown of The Lighthouse Kalamazoo! Erika loves all things that allow women to rise, shine, and thrive, as well as finding our true selves through alignment and human design. After sharing her story and journey of self discovery, Erika is here to share with us how we too can align ourselves and morph into the version of ourselves that we are meant to be. Topics we cover: Doing the internal work, instead of external work, to achieve results The process of 'unbecoming' What inspired the creation of Erika's business Lighthouse Kalamazoo Making a way out of no way Connect with Erika: Website: https://www.thelighthousekalamazoo.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikalynn_bloominword/

For today's episode, we are super excited to welcome back Katie Grimes to the podcast! After her previous experience working with relationships, Katie took that knowledge and shifted to becoming a business coach who focuses on helping women who own their own business get back to themselves and enjoy life again. Katie is here to share her coaching advice and how to confidently navigate the ups and downs of building a business! Topics we cover: Doing the basic things is what gets you results in your business How romantic relationships and owning a business relate and intertwine Stepping into your masculine and feminine energy Walking you through how to lead mentorships and coaching relationships The client is the driver and you are just giving them a basic map What it's like to go viral and have a serge of attention towards you and your business Connect with Katie: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anything-for-love-katie-grimes/id1490607022 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kg.katiegrimes/?hl=en

We are so excited to be joined by Emily Steines a yoga teacher and holistic health coach, she shares her journey of launching her business and supporting women to recognize and own their power. She emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with oneself and finding what works for each individual, rather than following rigid rules and external expectations. on this episode we discuss common challenges faced by women, such as lack of time, overwhelm! She highlights the power of setting intentions, practicing gratitude Topics we cover: Reconnecting with yourself and finding what's a good fit for you Do you not have the time or are you not prioritizing the time? You need to set up a morning routine and integrating movement into it Mentorships and the importance of having someone in your corner Connect with Emily: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boopbod/ WAYS TO WORK WITH EMILY: Free Alignment Audit: https://boopbod.myflodesk.com/alignment Hype Hub: Become the master of your mind, body, and energy in as little as 5 minutes per day! Yoga, breathwork, meditation, workouts inside our on the go app! Use code: PODCAST for 15% off the Hype Hub! https://boopbod.thrivecart.com/hype-hub-annual/?coupon=PODCAST Nervous System Toolkit: Become the true operator of your mind and body through digestible teachings and powerful regulating resources. 15% off using code PODCAST https://boopbod.thrivecart.com/nervous-system-toolkit/?coupon=PODCAST Hype Girl Mentorship: https://www.boopbod.com/hgm This 12-week mentorship is for you if you've been delaying your dreams. Get ready to transform, gain clarity on your purpose and superpowers, and take action with life-changing tools and support!

We all want to grow our wealth and make the most of our money, but do we know how to really do that? Andrea Ramos, founder of Building Gen Wealth, shares her journey to becoming a money coach and supporting women of color in growing their money. She emphasizes the importance of shifting from a mindset of stockpiling money to one of using it as a resource to build wealth. Andrea provides tips for getting started with investing, including seeking out resources and forming the habit of consistently saving. She also discusses the relationship with money and the need to nurture a positive and empowering mindset. Listeners are encouraged to check out Andrea's podcast, Latina Investors, and follow her on Instagram at @building.gen.wealth Connect with Andrea: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latina-investors/id1599080479 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/building.gen.wealth/?hl=en

Today I’m talking with Cammie of Beyond Baby Wellness all about advocating for yourself in delivery, asking the right questions and anticipating the cascade of interventions that you might experience in the hospital. Cammie is a mother of two beautiful children. She empowers mothers to plan the care and support they’ll need during their pregnancies, deliveries and postpartum time. Topics we cover: Birth plans: hospital vs home birth Coparenting right off the bat so that your partner can take the lead on the care you want for your baby while you’re still in the throes of delivery What you can do with your placenta What your hormones go through after giving birth Supplements to include in your daily regimen Choosing your midwife And be sure to tune in if you want to learn more about the 4th trimester because the time after your delivery is finally getting the emphasis it deserves as your body heals. Learn more goodness from Cammie: BeyondBabyWellness on IG

In this episode, we chat with Bri, a real estate agent based in Texas, about her journey in the industry and her approach to content creation. Bri also talks about her personal brand, Breezy Does It, and how she curates her content to showcase her personality and various interests. Bri shares her experiences traveling to Vietnam and Bali and the joy of getting custom clothes made. They also touch on the challenges of content creation and the need to overcome self-consciousness. Bri shares her four breezy commandments for personal growth: get right with God, get in your bag, get in the gym, and get in the kitchen!! Check out Bri on Insta @breezydoesit_

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by clutter and unrealistic organizational standards? In today's episode, we're diving deep into the art of decluttering with a refreshing perspective. Get ready to reclaim control over your environment and embrace the beauty of a lived-in home. Let's dive in! Main take aways Place items where they are used, rather than where convention dictates they "should" be placed. Overcome the pressure of achieving a Pinterest-perfect organization; start organizing regardless. Define your own version of perfection in organization. Allocate small time intervals daily or monthly to assess and maintain clutter. Begin organizing without delay; progress will follow naturally. Return items to their designated places regularly, even if it means unconventional storage solutions like a basket of shoes in the dining room. Remember, a lived-in home is normal, and you're not alone in embracing it. Learn more about Amelia: Website

In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Jaliyah, the founder of Dear Small Brands, a mentor-style agency dedicated to empowering small businesses to reach their full potential. Jaliyah is a passionate entrepreneur committed to supporting small brands in their journey towards success. She shared the inspiring story behind Dear Small Brands, detailing her own struggles and triumphs as a small business owner, which motivated her to create a platform that provides mentorship and guidance to others facing similar challenges!

If you’re looking for motivation today you’ve found the place! Today Elizabeth is chatting with Essmaa Litim about her own passion projects. She’s is a poet and self published author from Boston, Massachusetts. Essmaa’s favorite self-help book recommendation: Atomic Habits by James Clear Essmaa’s Glow Tip: You’re never late for anything. (And drink your water!) To learn more about Essmaa Litim: Website: https://www.essmaalitim.com/ IG Femme Flo IG Yess_maa

Sabrina discovered breathwork when her life was crumbling all around her. Amid losing loved ones, losing her job and COVID, she knew that breathwork was what she deeply needed, and she immediately felt an intense prompting to share it with others. Topics we cover: How breathwork differs from meditation How breathwork promotes healing How Sabrina defines healing not as needing to fix ourselves, but as loving ourselves, and healing is loving all parts of ourselves. How to soften around the thing that you are hardest on yourself about How can breathwork peel back the conditioning of the mind and really access what within us needs to be loved and integrated Who breathwork is for: hose on the wellness journey, those in business, or honestly anyone who breathes Follow Sabrina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sourcemethodbreath/

Today I'm chatting with my friend Sandy Patterson about how she went from Kindergarten teacher to full-time business coach. Join us to hear about growing into a new career path, building a business from scratch, taking big leaps of faith and believing in yourself. Follow Sandy: https://www.instagram.com/hellosandypatterson/ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beyond-the-classroom-a-podcast-with-sandy-patterson/id1669088317

On this episode we chat with Vanessa Farino, a business & energy mentor and the face behind Creative CEO, a business dedicated to Igniting Women Entrepreneurs to build purpose-driven businesses. Vanessa joins us with her knowledge, expertise and contagious positive energy as she shares why she left Corporate America , a world she had known since 20 years of age, to launch Creative CEO! Vanessa is a public speaker, has founded six businesses to date and earned accolades as a "30 under 30" and "40 under 40" Entrepreneur. Please enjoy this episode !

OH MY GOODNESS I AM BACK ! I guess this is Season 4 ?!!! I am really excited to kick off this new season with a really awesome duo,Jen & Ashley of Big Day Besties ! Jen and Ashley, are co-founders of Big Day Besties, and besties IRL. They launched their business in January of 2024 when they realized they both have a passion for creating content and capturing the *moment*. As your big day besties, they make sure that you don’t miss a moment, and neither does your phone. Tune in to hear their story, some content trends and how they've created a successful growing business!

On this Episode I chat with Jewel Hohman. Jewel is a Brain based life coach based in Michigan. On this episode we chat about why she chose to be a life coach versus a therapist, how she helps her clients become less avoidant & reach their goals and how achieving productivity has been a part of her ultimate glow up! Tune in today!

On this episode I had a super fun time interviewing Bia Javier, a Singer & Song writer from Lawrence,MA who just released her latest project, MOTIONS this past March! Bia is a fire cracker, with an amazing personality and voice to match it ! On this episode we touched upon her journey to pursuing her music career seriously after graduating from Berklee College of Music where she nurtured her talents and built the amazing network of peers. We dive into her creative process and where she draws her inspiration from, we even talk about her Car acoustic covers which are a popular series on her Instagram.

On this episode I speak with with the Financial Fairy Godmother herself - Jannese Torres- Rodriguez of @yoquierodineropodcast where we learn all about Jannese's dinero/ entrepreneurial glow story and how learning how to own your money will change your life ! We dive right into how Jannese's side hustle as a blogger led her to earn money in her sleep &become financially independent! She has built a community of inspired women who own their money & step into their inner CEO! Tune in

On this episode I chat with Tasha Randle @realtalktasha, a Career & Inclusion Consultant helping women find and use their authentic voice to get heard and get paid while leveling up their career.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On this episode we learn about how Tasha's 3 month sabbatical from work provided her with the clarity she needed to tap into her true passions and how she was going to achieve success on her terms and not have to feel so un-authentic at work. She works with women to create an action plan that helps them tap into what brings them more fulfillment, excitement and joy while navigating corporate America as a woman of color. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

On this episode I chat with the owner of Love & Flour in Salem NH, Jaime Manning. We chat about how Jaime built a thriving business as a self taught baker over the years and the challenges she's faced & how showing up as the face of her brand elevated her business and allowed for exponential growth. We also touch upon how the baking community near and far has allowed her to make amazing connections and friendships that even allowed her the opportunity to make custom cookies for Khloe Kardashian ! AHHH!! You gotta tune in and listen to Jaime's glow story !