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 !

On this episode I chat with Erika Cruz, a Tik tok Latina goddess with 176k & counting on the platform. In 2020, Erika mastered Tik tok and was able to turn it to a successful side hustle and ultimately left her job in the tech field to become a full time self discovery coach to latinas! On this episode we chat about how Erika initially got comfortable on Tik tok and discuss some myths about the platform, we also talk about how she was able to start Purpose driven latina group coaching program aswell as an online course called Grow on Tik tok ! There is soo much goodness packed into this episode I hope you enjoy !! If you are interested in enrolling in Erikas Grow on Tik Tok course Glowgetters get a special discount of $50 off use code GLOWUP50 at Check out !

On this special two part series we chat with Adrianna who shares her story with so much grace, vulnerability and reflection. We learn about her ability to seek navigate relationships ultimately meeting her husband and now a mother of 3. She has completed her Bachelors degree and runs a successful Facebook community to support single moms called The Sweet Sacrifice (TSS) Adrianna's entire story is a glow up, her relentless spirit and loving nature makes me feel like I have known her my entire life! We are able to learn so much from her story - I hope you enjoy ! Please beware that this episode may contain some triggers regarding abortion, terminating of pregnancy as well as abuse.

On this special two part series we chat with Adrianna who shares her story with so much grace, vulnerability and reflection. Please beware that this episode may contain some triggers regarding abortion, terminating of pregnancy as well as abuse. We learn about her battle with mental health and determination to always continue in school. We are able to learn how Adrianna's experience with pregnancy and motherhood allowed her to persevere through really tough times and ultimately adopting a new mindset that led her to leave her home town of Detroit and never look back ! We are able to learn so much from her story - I hope you enjoy !

On this weeks episode we are talking all things natural hair and curls !!!!! I had the pleasure to interview Toriah @hairbytoriahlachell a Boston based certified curl stylist and owner of @thecurlbarboston ! Toriah shares her story in how she accidentally fell into her career and passion for curly hair, gained confidence as a stylist and how she continuously works to perfect her craft and skill set. We bust some curl myths about what causes damage, why we should pair up with a professional to start our curly hair journey aswell as the impact the influencer landscape has had on curly girls. This episode was so fun to record, Toriah is a wealth of knowledge and we even answered some listener submitted questions at the end ! You do not want to miss this !

On this episode we chat with Farhana Cannon,Founder of iMedia Exposure. On this episode we chat all about how she began her career in marketing ultimately launching her own business. We cover Mindset shifts to help operate with confidence & connect with your ideal clients, her 5 step framework to help businesses launch a brand that attracts & converts their perfect client online,Photoshoot production tips & much more!

On this weeks episode we have Tu-Hien Le, the Founder of @beaugenmom & Ecommerce Biz Coach ! Tu-hien invented a unique product to help breastfeeding women-the BeauGen Breast Pump Cushions! She then grew the company from her dining room to a 7-figure brand in just a few years. She is now coaching other e-commerce business owners & Mompreneurs on how to achieve consistent and sustainable success. We touch upon how she helps other mompreneurs, navigated product development ,bringing her husband on board for the business and tips give women who are not taking action due to fear and sooo much more!

On this episode we are chatting with @Jessicajevents a Wedding & Elopement planner based in Maryland. This episode was so fun to record with Jessica as we navigate her upbringing and how her parents work ethic and hospitality shows through in her business. We explore how a closed door ultimately led her to start her own business and how she and some peers launched @diversityweddingmagazine to bring gender and racial diversity to the wedding industry as well as how community over competition ignited her business' success . We even cover some unpopular wedding opinions and so much more !

On this episode we are chatting with the Founder of Meraki Media Management, Caitlin Durning. We talk about how she helps business owners develop their ideal client community online & how she helped get an Instagram account from 18k to 500k in under a month! We also talk about setting up an IG giveaway for success and trending topics for 2021!

Welcome to Season 3 !! On this episode I speak with Lauren, founder of Moving bravely. Lauren works in Social work by day and is a life transition coach & time structure expert by night. We dive in to talk about how coping with loss in a healthy manner has been an ingredient to her present day glow up. We talked all about consistent action & the importance of honoring time for yourself as well as her membership community, Brave ones Club. I hope you enjoy this amazing glow story !

On this season Finale I unpack 2020 from my experience and some lessons I learned along the way. I talk about learning to slow down, how I wanted to leave my job and every time God dragged me back in kicking and screaming all for it to be a blessing in disguise as well as healing from a childhood friendship and so many lil nuggets more ! I will see you all in season 3 xoxo - Elizabeth

On this episode I chat with Tiffany Giannato a Boston based blogger. Author of ' The Thrill of the Hunt By Tiffy G . Tiffany is a mom, special ed teacher and stylist. Two days before her 40th birthday she started her blog and never looked back! On this episode we talk about why she started her blog, how & why her blog readership appeals to various demographics and how her passion for fashion ignited her styling biz and has landed her magazine column opportunities ! We play a speed round of Glow or no and even get some insight on her rules when styling clients & so much more!

On this episode I hang out with pod sis across the country, Cat Del Carmen who is a business coach and the podcast host of Follow that Fear podcast ! We talk alot about messy action and how we can still glow through our imperfections. Cat shares her story of how she started her pod and business and how she ignites the fire under her tribes booty to follow their fears !

On this episode I chat with Emma Blair the Owner of Cakes by Emma. Emma started her business at 18 years old when she was still in Highschool. On this episode we talk about how she wanted to make her business legitimate and certified right off the bat, how she ignored the naysayers and what keeps her motivated! She covers some challenges shes faced and how when your heart is in it, you should continue to go for it and be proud of yourself! I hope you all enjoy this episode! You can check out Cakes by Emma at : @cakesby.emma https://www.cakesbyemma.co

On this episode I chat with Katie Diasti, CEO of VivforyourV! She is a marvelous young woman who is passionate about reducing plastic via her bamboo based period products. On this episode we chat about why sustainable period care is safe and effective and the best choice for all women who bleed. Viv for your V has made it a mission to encourage women to embrace their periods and break the stigmas around them! We cover so much great topics in this episode including a few Q's submitted by listeners ! Enjoy !

On this episode I chat with Founder of Cool Mom 101 and Rosa Media co., Emily Kiloh.She helps women become more bold and confident via her podcast and coaching program and brands make impact with style, grace and efficiency in her PR company. We dive deep to cover how she stays in touch with her true self while navigating motherhood, why she founded TWO businesses instead of just one and her experience of having an 18 month maternity leave and how this assisted her transition into motherhood but also as a business owner and mompreneur.

On this episode I chat with Tausha Sanders, Founder of @HerGrails a community for female sneaker enthusiasts based in Houston, TX! On this episode we cover how she combined her event planning skills with her love for kicks, how she navigated her business re-brand and what is like being a female in a male dominated sphere and so much more!

On this Episode I chat with the Founders of Inner Glow Circle, Katie and Liv and we talk all about how they built a life coaching business to teach other women to find their purpose, live it & get paid, tips on how to deal with overwhelm while building a biz and how they use acronyms and mantras to connect with their clients and online community and so much more !

On this episode I chat with Freelance publicist, Rosa Pruneda the founder of RosaEPR. On this episode we chat about how she began her career as a free lancer, why mentorship is important and her passion for highlighting multicultural voices in the media! Rosa is so delightful and the epitome of hustle and hard work ! I hope you enjoy this episode!

On todays episode I chat with Jasmyn Sanchez, a public relations & Marketing professional from New York. Jasmyn works as an Account executive for Alison Brod Marketing & communications one of the top public relations firms whose clients include some of our favorite top beauty brands like Urban Decay and Garnier Fructis. On this episode we chat all things nano, micro & macro influencers, whats the difference and what do agencies look for when collaborating with influencers? We also touch upon how to pitch yourself to brands & the power of following up! Amazing episode I hope you all enjoy !

On this episode I chat with a childhood friend Paola De La Calle, a Colombian-American interdisciplinary artist whose work examines home, borders, identity, and nostalgia. We talk on this episode about what its like calling yourself an 'artist'.Why finding and building a community is important. We talk about building time for exploration in your work and being okay with making bad pieces and how to tap into multiple passions! Loved doing this piece, I hope you all enjoy as well ! http://www.paoladelacalle.com/

On this episode I chat with Sylvia Banderas Coffinet who is the Publisher and Chief Brand Officer at Hola! Usa magazine.On this episode we talk about her career and how it has been navigating the publishing world as a Latina woman! We have the chance to talk about what keeps her motivated day in and day out⁣, Why trying to balance it ALL is unrealistic and what she believes and implements in her life. ⁣How being your authentic self is your super power ⁣and how you can't let your circumstances define you!⁣ Tune in today!

On this episode I chat with @amberromaniuk Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert and the Host of the The No Sugarcoating Podcast! Amber overcame her own emotional eating & battle with binging about 8 years ago and we talked about on this episode resonated deeply with me and there is so much great nuggets in this episode like What is emotional eating ? and How to avoid guilt after emotional eating/ or binging. Why the gym isn't always the answer, and how focusing on your hormones and digestion can be a total game changer! and soo much more! TUNE IN

On this episode I chat with Pilar Tucker, a therapist, doctoral candidate and the Founder of Empower Our Crown. Empower Our Crown LLC is an organization that aims to build and transform communities of color through provision of empowerment workshops, leadership and educational trainings, mental health and wellness practices and proactive engagement in the community. We talk about the importance of self care and why it is important for women to take care of our mental health and wellness as well as ways we can start to explore mental health in the case we might be intimidated! This episode is loaded with gems that will unlock the code to your new self love journey ! Enjoy !

When was the last time you projected doubt onto someone? It might be happening more than you thought! On this episode I dive right into some recent instances in my personal life where I caught myself very aggressively projecting doubt onto those closest to me. While this has been an eye opener it has helped me become more in tune with the words and the thoughts I share and working on how to project positive affirmations onto others instead.

On this episode Jaime Brown, the Co founder of Swedish Jealousy and blogger for Lipstickandrozay.com we learn that she is a go getter who wanted to create a lipstick brand with her bestie that would that would suit all skin tones and has grown a love for writing while being a Rose wine aficionado. Jaime has her hands in a lot of projects but she always finds a way to keep on learning and flexing her entrepreneurial muscles. On this episode you will learn more about how engaging and sliding into a Brands DM landed her a freelance writer job, fun facts about Rose and how to blend passions. Tune in !

I did it ! Finally a solo episode to let you all get to know me a little better and my story, shed a little light on my Glow story and how I'm working towards it and why I started this podcast ! Doing a solo episode is completely out of my comfort zone so I really pushed myself on this because doing interviews is my jam. On this episode I talk about finding out I was pregnant at 22 ,coming into motherhood, grappling with identity as a new mom and why I started this podcast !

On this episode I chat with the CEO's and Founders of the @girlfriendsBoston community May and Ana! These two young women decided to join forces and create a fun and easy way for young millennial women to make friends, build connections and network ! It was so fun to talk with these two ladies, three take aways from this episode were the importance of building community with like minded women and build genuine connections, How to make 'making friends' less intimidating , Juggling event planning and collaborating with brands & so much more ! ⁣⁣⠀ Tune in !

On this weeks episode I Chat with Deniz Sehovic of the @girlsguide.co, a platform for female entrepreneurs that are looking to scale their business with intention. @girlsguide.co provides business growth resources and provides them action oriented content! ⁣⁣ Three take aways from this episode: ⁣⁣ -How can I stop procrastinating and just Do !? ⁣⁣ -Some valuable ways to create authentic community online⁣⁣ -Ways to repurpose content to design your feed with ease ⁣⁣ & so much more ! ⁣⁣

On this episode we chat with Nedhi the face behind Legally Brown xoxo:a beauty, fashion and law brand that she created by combining all three of her passions. On this episode we chat about her journey to reach her present day glow up, as she navigates being a paralegal by day and a law student by night and a content creator on the weekends! We also chat about why age and societal pressures should never have anything to do with reaching your goals and so much more ! Tune in !

On this episode I hang out with Author & Founder of We Build Killer Teams, Alex Carmeli. We chat about her leaving her job to pursue a career as a coach to support leaders in building teams that are effective and powerful and that will show up for more than a pay check! We dive into her choosing to write her first book: 'Teach your ducklings to fly' available on Amazon in as little as a month and what her process was like and so much more !