This week's solo is all about the practice of journaling and what it does for you. We talk about the power of journaling, common fears, helpful journal prompts, how to get started journaling, and how to effectively develop the daily habit of writing. Moleskine Journal Sophie's Instagram: @sophieiweill Follow us on Instagram: @ActiveIngredient Connect with the community on Geneva: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 13, 2023•20 min
On this week's solo I'm sharing five questions I use to check in with myself before doing anything outside my comfort zone. Take what resonates and leave what doesn't! In This Episode, You Will Learn: I see you, and I'm doing it anyway (3:42) Why checking in with joy essential (8:33) See the world through the lens of your values (9:35) Two people I always check in with before doing anything (11:11) Is the process worth it? Would you learn something from it? (13:38) If no one else cared, would yo...
Feb 06, 2023•20 min
This week’s episode is a part 2 with licensed marriage and family therapist, career clarity coach and a yoga teacher, Charlotte Haigh, on all things therapy - what it is, what to expect from it, common questions and hesitations, how to find the right therapist, the role that labels play on how we operate, body wisdom and so much more. GIVEAWAY Gift: Active Ingredient tote bag and hat! How to enter: give the podcast 5 stars and a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen, take a sc...
Jan 30, 2023•34 min
This week’s episode is a deep dive on a topic I am very passionate about which is all about: therapy. Therapy has been one of the tools in my life that has truly helped me get to the core of so many things that were holding me back before. If done with the right person and the right techniques, I believe it is an indispensable tool that can completely change the trajectory of your life for the better. With that said, the guest of the show this week is Charlotte Haigh, an incredibly kind and wise...
Jan 23, 2023•43 min
Join us for the first-ever Active Ingredient event in Miami on Sunday, January 22nd! Link to sign up is here . Today, for our first interview of 2023, I decided to bring back the incredible Miami-based yoga instructor Mimi Ghandour. On her first time on the show, we learned about Mimi's upbringing story and how she used yoga to turn the poison of an abusive marriage into her own medicine and channel it into the light she shares with everyone on a daily basis. Today, we delve into all things yoga...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 1 min
I can't believe this is the last Active Ingredient episode of the year!! Thank you so much for being here and for supporting the show - I am beyond excited for what is to come. In today's solo I'm talking about the importance of letting go in order to let in, building our trust muscle and the energy I want to bring into the new year. This episode is brought to you by Seed - my go to probiotic that I take every single day. If you want to try it out, use code ACTIVE for 15% off your first month's ...
Dec 12, 2022•23 min
If you're interested in joining our 2023 PR Strategy Course sign up here: https://www.nudenationrelations.com/2023-pr-course/intentional-2023-pr-strategy-course This week's episode is with the one and only Jaclyn Johnson who is the definition of multi hyphenate. She is most widely known for being the founder of Create and Cultivate which is a media destination and conference focused on giving women all the tools necessary to excel in life and business. This is Jaclyn's second time coming on the ...
Nov 22, 2022•55 min
This we have Monique Meneses who is the founder of this amazing and recently launched bodycare brand that currently offers bodywashes and body serums and is truly disrupting the space called iota that is rooted in protecting and nourishing our skin microbiome. In case you’re wondering what the skin microbiome is - think of it like a collection of ecosystems that are the home to trillions of microorganisms essential for not only skin but our overall comprehensive health. Monique has spent her ent...
Nov 14, 2022•49 min
This week's episode is with Mari Llewellyn and Greg LaVecchia. Mari is a content creator on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, she is the creator of the Slay App which is a digital workout program and is also the co-founder of Bloom - a supplement company with mental health in mind - that she launched with her husband, Greg. At 250 pounds, Mari hit rock bottom, both mentally and physically. She decided to take ownership of her health and with the help of Greg she was able to lose 90 pounds and final...
Nov 07, 2022•59 min
Today, in definitely one of my career highlights, I interviewed one of my favorite authors of all time Gay Hendricks!!!! I went to his house in Ojai and we had the most amazing conversation in his living room about the fear of being seen, the upper limit problem, his 500 years life plan, and the healing power of love. The author of The Big Leap, Conscious Loving, and Zone of Genius, also shared the story of his own enlightenment, the moment he connected with his essence: the unprogrammed part of...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Kim Johnson visits us to talk about all things community, her trajectory and evolution in the space, the changes she witnessed in the last ten years in the industry, and where she sees community heading. She is the Head of Community at Geneva and one of the OGs of community building. Kim started as an editorial intern at Into The Gloss, tasted marketing and advertising for a while, and discovered her passion for community building at Glossier. In this episode, Kim explains how being painfully sh...
Oct 17, 2022•59 min
I had such a blast recording this episode with husband and wife duo Siff and Nish who are also the founders of Arrae, a wellness brand dedicated to creating 100% natural supplements to help women sleep better, eliminate bloat, be more relaxed and calm, and improve their digestion. We learn about how they met, what made them decide to use their wedding money to create a startup, and how challenging it was for them to start a business as a couple. They also share their biggest fears as entrepreneu...
Oct 10, 2022•52 min
Today's episode is all about stories. Why you should share yours, what kind of impact you can create, and the transformational power of getting acquainted with your story as part of your wholeness. We explore some of the many reasons why every story must be told and heard, regardless of the teller's platform or audience. We dive into the inspirational example from Jenna Kutcher's book, "How are you, really?" and why I firmly believe the universe rewards sharing tools, resources, and learnings fr...
Oct 03, 2022•29 min
Never stop playing. Leading with a curious mind with Piera Gelardi Piera Gelardi is one of the most creative and colorful spirits I have ever met. She is a natural storyteller, a multi-awarded entrepreneur, creative director, advisor, speaker, and mother, passionate about awakening creativity in everyone around her. In this episode, Piera invites us to explore how leadership looks when we add compassion, creativity, and generosity to it. We learn several ways to talk to and defeat our inner crit...
Sep 26, 2022•50 min
Reach out! Here is the Geneva link to be able to connect with all of you/for you to connect with each other: https://links.geneva.com/invite/01310273-f2e1-4b68-a0f6-7245135a19c4 15% off Otherworld pancakes (aka my fav pancakes ever) when you use code ACTIVE at checkout: https://eatotherworld.com/ Thea Hughes is a Brooklyn-based strength trainer whose method ( Max Effort Training ) is rooted in making women feel as confident in their bodies as they do in their ideas and to be able to thrive at th...
Sep 19, 2022•45 min
Link to Geneva chat for us to be able to actually talk to each other! https://links.geneva.com/invite/01310273-f2e1-4b68-a0f6-7245135a19c4 Today's episode feels like a reintroduction of myself and the buildup of the podcast's new foundations. I share details of my professional life as the Founder and CEO of my brand building PR agency Nude Nation and the desire to mesh this podcast and Nude Nation since both are personal and professional growth destinations. You'll learn more about Nude Nation's...
Sep 12, 2022•14 min
This week's episode is about the dark side of wellness. I explore the guilt in wellness and why we go to the extreme of not feeling enough just by failing to meditate one day, drinking alcohol, or eating out of our meal plan. Today's episode is an invitation to reflect on why we do this to ourselves, to reevaluate our relationship with the things that are supposed to make us feel good, and do the exact opposite, and how to deal with them. If you're looking to heal/support your gut and are in the...
Aug 15, 2022•17 min
Today's episode is about three books that have had a massive impact on my life. These books helped me find peace, meaning, and most importantly, a direction in my journey, and I feel they are a must-read for anyone interested in personal development and growth. In This Episode, You Will Learn: How "The Big Leap" from Gay Hendricks helped me understand my self-sabotaging conduct (3:12) Why it feels so uncomfortable to reach new heights (4:52) Louise Hay and one of the most influential books I've ...
Aug 08, 2022•23 min
This week's solo is all about the importance of spending time alone with yourself. For the majority of my life, spending time alone was something I just simply did not do. I didn't like it, didn't think I needed it and was scared of what would come up. In this episode I get into how it's been one of the most important tools in my life and learning to not feel guilty when I need to ask for alone time. This episode is brought to you by Seed - aka my absolute favorite probiotic company. Use code AC...
Aug 02, 2022•21 min
This episode is brought to you by Seed - Use code ACTIVE for 15% off your first month of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic https://seed.com/daily-synbiotic?utm_source=active_ingredient&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=15p In today's episode, I'm interviewing one of my best friends, and literally one of the best in the PR/brand building space, Ian Edwards. In this episode, we get into all things PR world/our past, manifesting, emotional intelligence, imposter syndrome, when is the right time t...
Jul 25, 2022•52 min
This week's episode is about being discerning about where we spend or mind share. Every day, millions of companies are fighting for our attention. If we're not careful we'll fall prey to really smart advertising, influencers, mindless scrolling, sales, new launches it's just so much. That is why it's so hard to focus on something and focusing is what actually moves the needle in anything in life. In this episode, we highlight the importance of focusing on the things WE care for, the parts of our...
Jul 19, 2022•21 min
Clayton Olson joins us today to talk about the relationships we build with others and ourselves and how to navigate personal growth within them. Clayton is an International Relationship Coach, Author, and Facilitator, with over 15 years of experience enhancing and optimizing human behavior and social dynamics. Throughout our conversation, we delve into the evolution of Clayton's relationship with himself, which led to developing his coaching career. We explore the effects of growing up in chaoti...
Jul 11, 2022•52 min
Before doing something, we tend to pay more attention and get worried about what could go wrong; in most cases, those things are one, totally irrelevant, and two, created by fear. Although fear's reasons to show up are to protect ourselves, the power of deciding whether doing something might be dangerous or not is ours. In this episode, we talk about doing the things we want, especially if they are far away from our comfort zone. We explore the reasons why we doubt ourselves before trying someth...
Jun 27, 2022•23 min
The last couple of days have been overwhelming I'm not going to lie; I was surprised by an overwhelming feeling bigger and stronger than my habits, structures, and the systems I have in place to deal with such emotions. But again, the universe showed up in the form of a mind-blowing book, "The Untethered Soul" by Michael Singer, which taught me exactly what I needed to learn about our thoughts and our relationship with them. In this episode, I share some of the lessons I got from the book and ho...
Jun 13, 2022•15 min
Today's episode guest is my amazing business coach Ben Easter. He revisits us to talk about the zone of genius, what it is, how finding our own will help us thrive in our lives and our businesses, and what we can do to stay as much as we can in it. Our conversation revolves around the importance of honing our craft in our zone of genius, the practical ways we can use to discover our zone of genius, and the differences between the zone of excellence and the zone of genius. Ben also highlights the...
Jun 06, 2022•46 min
The guest of this week's episode is Samantha Jade who is the founder of the BySJ method and app, SoulCycle instructor, mom and overall massive inspiration to me and so many others. On this week's episode we get into Sam's journey in the fitness world, the injury that forced her to slow down and re-evaluate every part of her life, why she chooses to share her struggles publicly and the importance of not attaching your identity to your work - even when your brand is you. Some Questions I Ask: What...
May 23, 2022•54 min
This week's episode is with Angelo Grinceri who is an amazing trainer and founder of a recently launched fitness studio in NYC called Happie Space that offers regenerative strength training, breathwork and sound meditation. On this week's episode we get into Angelo's journey and commitment to staying true to himself even when it meant letting go of everything that he thought he wanted, we talk about planting seeds, nurturing relationships, remaining hopeful and open to opportunity no matter the ...
May 16, 2022•30 min
This week's episode is with branding wiz and truly one of the most empathetic leaders I personally know Madison Utendahl. Madison is the Founder & Chief Creative Officer of Utendahl Creative: the all-female, Black-owned, full-service branding, and design agency behind brands like Simon Huck's Judy, Halsey's About Face, and Lena Dunham's Good Thing Going Productions, among several other industry-disrupting brands. Prior to starting her own branding firm, she was previously at Last Week Tonigh...
May 10, 2022•53 min
Although feeling a pit in the stomach is as human as any feeling can be, the more we sit with it, the more prolonged its adverse effects will be. So, my invitation is for you to try these techniques and see if they serve you well. In This Episode, You Will Learn: We must learn to recognize when we are in the presence of a pit (3:10) Movement is life. We must shake that feeling out of our bodies (4:08) Breathing is underrated. Connecting our breathing with movement is perhaps one of the most powe...
Apr 25, 2022•17 min
The guest of the show this week is Melanie Masarin, the founder of Ghia, which is an insanely delicious non-alcoholic beverage inspired by the Mediterranean and Melanie's grandmother. Melanie is truly a force in the branding world. Prior to launching Ghia, she worked at Dig Inn (now called Dig), American Eagle, and was the head of retail and offline experiences at Glossier and also consulted for a bit before starting Ghia. Melanie and Ghia, among a few other non-alcoholic brands, are really pion...
Apr 18, 2022•48 min
